Best use case
nia-docs is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Search library documentation and code examples via Nia
Teams using nia-docs 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/nia-docs/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How nia-docs Compares
| Feature / Agent | nia-docs | 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?
Search library documentation and code examples via Nia
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
# Nia Documentation Search Search across 3000+ packages (npm, PyPI, Crates, Go) and indexed sources for documentation and code examples. ## Usage ### Semantic search in a package ```bash uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/nia_docs.py \ --package fastapi --query "dependency injection" ``` ### Search with specific registry ```bash uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/nia_docs.py \ --package react --registry npm --query "hooks patterns" ``` ### Grep search for specific patterns ```bash uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/nia_docs.py \ --package sqlalchemy --grep "session.execute" ``` ### Universal search across indexed sources ```bash uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/nia_docs.py \ --search "error handling middleware" ``` ## Options | Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | `--package` | Package name to search in | | `--registry` | Registry: npm, py_pi, crates, go_modules (default: npm) | | `--query` | Semantic search query | | `--grep` | Regex pattern to search | | `--search` | Universal search across all indexed sources | | `--limit` | Max results (default: 5) | ## Examples ```bash # Python library usage uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/nia_docs.py \ --package pydantic --registry py_pi --query "validators" # React patterns uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/nia_docs.py \ --package react --query "useEffect cleanup" # Find specific function usage uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/nia_docs.py \ --package express --grep "app.use" ``` Requires `NIA_API_KEY` in environment or `nia` server in mcp_config.json.
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