📝 Search Hexdocs
This skill helps you search Hexdocs documentation for Elixir and Erlang packages, returning results with optional package filters and JSON output.
npx playbooks add skill michalvavra/agents --skill search-hexdocs
About Search Hexdocs
The Search Hexdocs skill allows developers to search Hexdocs documentation for Elixir and Erlang packages, providing results that can be filtered by package and output in JSON format. This skill connects to Hexdocs, enabling easy access to documentation for these programming languages. Developers would use this skill when they need to find specific information about Elixir or Erlang packages, such as functionality or usage examples, and want to quickly locate relevant documentation.
The 21-word prompt provides structured documentation guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (21 words)
This skill helps you search Hexdocs documentation for Elixir and Erlang packages, returning results with optional package filters and JSON output.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Search Hexdocs?
Search Hexdocs is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you search Hexdocs documentation for Elixir and Erlang packages, returning results with optional package filters and JSON output.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Search Hexdocs with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill michalvavra/agents --skill search-hexdocs in your terminal to install Search Hexdocs into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Search Hexdocs?
Search Hexdocs is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Search Hexdocs free to use?
Yes, Search Hexdocs is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/michalvavra/agents/tree/main/skills/search-hexdocs. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
