# Semantic Search

> Executes exact Exocortex embeddings lookup for internal libraries. Wraps smart_search.py.

- Skill: `winstonkoh87/semantic-search` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add winstonkoh87/semantic-search`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/winstonkoh87/semantic-search/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: winstonkoh87 (https://skillmd.com/u/winstonkoh87)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/winstonkoh87/semantic-search

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# The Exocortex Semantic Engine

A direct interface to the local RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system, wrapping `smart_search.py` for high-precision knowledge retrieval.

## Triggers

"search memory", "find protocol", "do we have a case study on"

## Core Mechanics

1. Executes `python3 Athena-Public/examples/scripts/smart_search.py "<query>" --limit 5`
2. Synthesizes the results before pulling the full markdown files into the context window.

## Reference Paths

- `.context/memories/protocols/coding/108-semantic-search-standards.md`