SKILL·E1E70A

search-first

xiaobei930
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About

This Claude skill implements a research-before-coding workflow that systematically searches for existing solutions before custom implementation. It's triggered during technical design or when introducing new libraries, tools, or solving unfamiliar problems. The skill uses parallel searches across package managers, GitHub, and documentation, then provides an Adopt/Extend/Compose/Build decision based on functionality, maintenance, and licensing.

Quick Install

Claude Code

Recommended
Primary
npx skills add xiaobei930/claude-code-best-practices -a claude-code
Plugin CommandAlternative
/plugin add https://github.com/xiaobei930/claude-code-best-practices
Git CloneAlternative
git clone https://github.com/xiaobei930/claude-code-best-practices.git ~/.claude/skills/search-first

Copy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill

GitHub Repository

xiaobei930/claude-code-best-practices
Path: skills/search-first
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agentic-codingai-agentai-codinganthropicauto-learningbest-practices
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the search-first skill?

search-first is a Claude Skill by xiaobei930. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform search-first-related tasks without extra prompting.

How do I install search-first?

Use the install commands on this page: add search-first to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.

What category does search-first belong to?

search-first is in the Other category, tagged automation.

Is search-first free to use?

Yes. search-first is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.

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