add-ravendb-index
Create RavenDB indexes for efficient document queries (project)
Best use case
add-ravendb-index is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create RavenDB indexes for efficient document queries (project)
Teams using add-ravendb-index 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/add-ravendb-index/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How add-ravendb-index Compares
| Feature / Agent | add-ravendb-index | 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?
Create RavenDB indexes for efficient document queries (project)
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
# Add RavenDB Index Skill
Create RavenDB indexes for efficient document queries in NovaTune.
## Project Context
- Index location: `src/NovaTuneApp/NovaTuneApp.ApiService/Infrastructure/RavenDb/Indexes/`
- Naming convention: `{Collection}_{By|For}{Criteria}.cs`
- Example: `Users_ByEmail.cs`, `Tracks_ByUserForSearch.cs`
## Steps
### 1. Create Index Class
Location: `src/NovaTuneApp/NovaTuneApp.ApiService/Infrastructure/RavenDb/Indexes/{IndexName}.cs`
```csharp
using NovaTuneApp.ApiService.Models;
using Raven.Client.Documents.Indexes;
namespace NovaTuneApp.ApiService.Infrastructure.RavenDb.Indexes;
/// <summary>
/// RavenDB index for {description}.
/// </summary>
public class Tracks_ByUserForSearch : AbstractIndexCreationTask<Track>
{
public Tracks_ByUserForSearch()
{
Map = tracks => from track in tracks
where track.Status != TrackStatus.Unknown
select new
{
track.UserId,
track.Status,
track.Title,
track.Artist,
track.CreatedAt,
track.UpdatedAt,
track.Duration,
SearchText = new[] { track.Title, track.Artist }
};
// For full-text search
Index("SearchText", FieldIndexing.Search);
Analyze("SearchText", "StandardAnalyzer");
}
}
```
### 2. Register Index in Program.cs
Indexes are automatically deployed when using `IndexCreation.CreateIndexes()`:
```csharp
// In Program.cs or a startup extension
var store = services.GetRequiredService<IDocumentStore>();
await IndexCreation.CreateIndexesAsync(
typeof(Tracks_ByUserForSearch).Assembly,
store);
```
Or register individual indexes:
```csharp
await new Tracks_ByUserForSearch().ExecuteAsync(store);
```
### 3. Query Using Index
```csharp
// Use the index explicitly
var tracks = await session
.Query<Track, Tracks_ByUserForSearch>()
.Where(t => t.UserId == userId)
.Where(t => t.Status != TrackStatus.Deleted)
.OrderByDescending(t => t.CreatedAt)
.Take(20)
.ToListAsync(ct);
// Full-text search
var searchResults = await session
.Query<Track, Tracks_ByUserForSearch>()
.Search(t => t.Title, searchTerm)
.Search(t => t.Artist, searchTerm, options: SearchOptions.Or)
.ToListAsync(ct);
```
## Index Types
### Simple Index (Single Field)
```csharp
public class Users_ByEmail : AbstractIndexCreationTask<ApplicationUser>
{
public Users_ByEmail()
{
Map = users => from user in users
select new { user.NormalizedEmail };
}
}
```
### Composite Index (Multiple Fields)
```csharp
public class UploadSessions_ByUserAndStatus : AbstractIndexCreationTask<UploadSession>
{
public UploadSessions_ByUserAndStatus()
{
Map = sessions => from session in sessions
select new
{
session.UserId,
session.Status,
session.ExpiresAt
};
}
}
```
### Full-Text Search Index
```csharp
public class Tracks_ByUserForSearch : AbstractIndexCreationTask<Track>
{
public Tracks_ByUserForSearch()
{
Map = tracks => from track in tracks
select new
{
track.UserId,
SearchText = new[] { track.Title, track.Artist }
};
Index("SearchText", FieldIndexing.Search);
Analyze("SearchText", "StandardAnalyzer");
}
}
```
### Filtering Index (With Where Clause)
```csharp
public class Tracks_ByScheduledDeletion : AbstractIndexCreationTask<Track>
{
public Tracks_ByScheduledDeletion()
{
Map = tracks => from track in tracks
where track.Status == TrackStatus.Deleted
&& track.ScheduledDeletionAt != null
select new
{
track.Status,
track.ScheduledDeletionAt
};
}
}
```
## Naming Conventions
| Pattern | Example | Use Case |
|---------|---------|----------|
| `{Collection}_By{Field}` | `Users_ByEmail` | Single-field lookup |
| `{Collection}_By{Field}And{Field}` | `Sessions_ByUserAndStatus` | Multi-field lookup |
| `{Collection}_For{Purpose}` | `Tracks_ForSearch` | Special-purpose index |
| `{Collection}_By{Field}For{Purpose}` | `Tracks_ByUserForSearch` | Combined |
## Best Practices
1. **Only index fields you query** - Don't index every property
2. **Use where clauses** - Filter out documents you'll never query
3. **Consider staleness** - Use `WaitForNonStaleResults()` when needed
4. **Add XML documentation** - Explain what the index is for
5. **Test index behavior** - Write unit tests for complex indexes
## Testing
```csharp
[Fact]
public async Task Index_Should_ReturnUserTracks_FilteredByStatus()
{
// Arrange
var track = new Track { UserId = "user1", Status = TrackStatus.Ready };
await session.StoreAsync(track);
await session.SaveChangesAsync();
// Act
var results = await session
.Query<Track, Tracks_ByUserForSearch>()
.Where(t => t.UserId == "user1")
.Where(t => t.Status == TrackStatus.Ready)
.ToListAsync();
// Assert
results.Should().ContainSingle();
}
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