# RAG System Builder Best Practices

> Sub-skill of rag-system-builder: Best Practices.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/rag-system-builder-best-practices` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/rag-system-builder-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/rag-system-builder-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/rag-system-builder-best-practices

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# Best Practices

## Best Practices


1. **Chunk size matters** - 500-1500 chars optimal for context
2. **Retrieve enough context** - top_k=5-10 for comprehensive answers
3. **Include source attribution** - Always show which documents were used
4. **Handle edge cases** - Empty results, API errors, timeouts
5. **Monitor token usage** - Track costs and optimize prompts
6. **Use SQLite timeout** - `timeout=30` for concurrent access