Does it support AI-assisted searching?

Yes, subcommands like 'ddgo --ai' and 'hn ::' utilize AI to select, summarize, and provide more relevant search results directly in your terminal.

How do I handle network or proxy issues?

You can use the 'init' or 'cfg' subcommands for each tool (e.g., 'x ddgo init') to configure proxy settings and API endpoints for your environment.

Can I use the output in other developer scripts?

Yes, many tools in this skill support a --json flag, making the data easily processable by utilities like jq or custom automation scripts.

What sources can I search with this skill?

You can search Hacker News, Wikipedia, DuckDuckGo, Internet RFC documents, Project Gutenberg books, and Stack Exchange sites.

Do I need to install anything else to use this skill?

This skill requires the x-cmd CLI to be installed on your system as it acts as the interface for the underlying knowledge retrieval tools.

x-cmd Knowledge Search

Name: x-cmd Knowledge Search
Author: x-cmd

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Learning & Documentation

Provides seamless command-line access to major knowledge sources and technical documentation including Wikipedia, Stack Exchange, and RFC documents.

The x-cmd-knowledge skill integrates a suite of powerful information retrieval tools directly into your terminal workflow, allowing you to search Hacker News, browse Wikipedia, query DuckDuckGo, and access technical specifications like RFCs without switching contexts. It is designed for developers and power users who need quick access to technical documentation, community discussions, and general knowledge databases while coding, featuring AI-assisted summaries and interactive interfaces for efficient navigation and data extraction.

Key Features

01Multi-source search across Hacker News, Wikipedia, and Stack Exchange

02Interactive terminal interfaces with support for JSON output

03Direct access to Internet RFC documentation and protocol specs

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05AI-powered web search results and summaries via DuckDuckGo

06Full-text browsing and searching of Project Gutenberg ebooks

Use Cases

01Quickly researching technical specifications or RFC protocols during development

02Staying updated with tech trends and community discussions via Hacker News

03Finding solutions to coding errors on Stack Exchange without leaving the terminal

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add x-cmd/skill x-cmd-knowledge

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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