vaults
Manages case.dev encrypted document vaults for legal workflows. Creates vaults, uploads files and directories, lists and downloads objects, and runs semantic search across vault contents. Use when the user mentions "vault", "upload documents", "document storage", "download files", "vault search", or needs to manage case files and discovery documents.
Best use case
vaults is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Manages case.dev encrypted document vaults for legal workflows. Creates vaults, uploads files and directories, lists and downloads objects, and runs semantic search across vault contents. Use when the user mentions "vault", "upload documents", "document storage", "download files", "vault search", or needs to manage case files and discovery documents.
Teams using vaults should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/vaults/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How vaults Compares
| Feature / Agent | vaults | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Manages case.dev encrypted document vaults for legal workflows. Creates vaults, uploads files and directories, lists and downloads objects, and runs semantic search across vault contents. Use when the user mentions "vault", "upload documents", "document storage", "download files", "vault search", or needs to manage case files and discovery documents.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# case.dev Vaults Encrypted document storage with automatic OCR, chunking, and semantic search. Each vault is an isolated container for a case, project, or document collection. Requires the `casedev` CLI. See `setup` skill for installation and auth. ## Create a Vault ```bash casedev vault create --name "Smith v Jones Discovery" --description "Phase 1 documents" --json ``` Flags: `--name` (required), `--description`, `--disable-graph`, `--disable-indexing`. ## List Vaults ```bash casedev vault list --json casedev vault list --wide --json # includes description column ``` ## Upload Files ### Single file ```bash casedev vault object upload ./contract.pdf --vault VAULT_ID --json ``` Flags: `--name` (override filename), `--content-type`, `--no-ingest` (skip indexing). ### Directory (recursive) ```bash casedev vault upload ./discovery-docs/ --vault VAULT_ID --json ``` ## List Objects ```bash casedev vault object list --vault VAULT_ID --json ``` ## Download Files ```bash casedev vault download --vault VAULT_ID --object OBJECT_ID --out ./output/ --json casedev vault download --vault VAULT_ID --out ./all-docs/ --json casedev vault download --vault VAULT_ID --path "exhibits/" --out ./exhibits/ --json ``` ## Semantic Search ```bash casedev search vault "force majeure clause" --vault VAULT_ID --json ``` Search methods: - `--method hybrid` (default) — combines vector + keyword search - `--method fast` — keyword-only, faster - `--limit` / `-l` — max results (default 10) - `--object OBJECT_ID` — restrict to specific object(s), repeatable If hybrid mode returns a server error, retry with `--method fast`. ## Common Workflow ```bash # 1. Create vault casedev vault create --name "Acme v Beta" --json # 2. Upload documents casedev vault upload ./case-files/ --vault VAULT_ID --json # 3. Wait for ingestion casedev vault object list --vault VAULT_ID --json # 4. Search casedev search vault "indemnification obligations" --vault VAULT_ID --json ``` ## Focus Workflow ```bash casedev focus set --vault VAULT_ID casedev vault object list --json # no --vault needed casedev search vault "damages" --json ``` ## Troubleshooting **"Missing vault ID"**: Provide `--vault VAULT_ID` or set focus with `casedev focus set --vault`. **Upload fails with HTTP 4xx**: Check file size (max 500MB per object), verify vault ID, confirm auth. **Search returns no results**: Ensure objects have completed ingestion. Try `--method fast` if hybrid fails.