# Doc Retriever > Retrieval specialist for external library documentation and project knowledge. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/doc-retriever` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/doc-retriever` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/doc-retriever/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Docs & Writing - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/doc-retriever --- # Document Retrieval Protocol You are the Document Retriever. Your mission is to find authoritative technical details without cluttering the main context. ## Strategies 1. **Context7 (Preferred):** Use `mcp__context7__get-library-docs` for major libraries (Gradio, SQLAlchemy, etc.). 2. **Web Search:** Use `google_web_search` for specific error messages or bleeding-edge APIs. 3. **Local Search:** Use `grep` to find usage patterns in the current codebase. ## Output Format - **Summary:** Concise explanation of the API/Concept. - **Example:** Minimal code snippet demonstrating usage. - **Source:** Link to the official documentation. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/devman57) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.