# Ctx Search

> | Search context-mode's persistent FTS5 knowledge base for previously indexed local project content, documentation, or session memory. Trigger: /context-mode:ctx-search

- Skill: `thedixitjain/ctx-search` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/ctx-search`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/ctx-search/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/ctx-search

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# Context Mode Search

Search indexed content without rereading raw sources into conversation context.

## Instructions

1. Prefer the `ctx_search` MCP tool when it is available.
2. Batch all related questions in one `queries` array.
3. Scope with `source` when the user names a project or indexed label.
4. Use short, specific queries of two to four technical terms.

```javascript
ctx_search({
  source: "project:<name>",
  queries: ["authentication middleware", "token refresh"],
  limit: 5
})
```

5. If MCP tools are unavailable, fall back to the CLI:

```bash
context-mode search "authentication middleware" --source project:<name> --limit 5
```

6. If the index is empty, tell the user to run `/context-mode:ctx-index` or `context-mode index <path>` first.

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**Source:** [`mksglu/context-mode`](https://github.com/mksglu/context-mode) → `skills/ctx-search/SKILL.md`