ctx-index
Index a local file or directory into context-mode's persistent FTS5 knowledge base so future ctxsearch calls can retrieve focused snippets without rereading raw files. Trigger: /context-mode:ctx-index
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/mksglu/context-mode --skill ctx-index- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
- 02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads ctx-index automatically when relevant.
- 03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Context Mode Index
Index local project content for later search.
Instructions
- Prefer the
ctx_indexMCP tool when it is available. - Ask for a path only if the user did not provide one and the current project root is ambiguous.
- Use
path, not large inlinecontent, so file bytes do not enter the conversation. - For repository indexing, pass conservative bounds and a clear source label:
ctx_index({
path: ".",
source: "project:<name>",
maxDepth: 5,
maxFiles: 200
})
- If MCP tools are unavailable, fall back to the CLI:
context-mode index . --source project:<name>
- Report the indexed source label, file count or section count, and the matching search command:
ctx_search({ source: "project:<name>", queries: ["..."] })
Safety
- Do not index dependency directories, build outputs, secrets, or generated artifacts.
- Prefer
--excludeorexcludefor project-specific noisy paths. - For broad repos, ask the user before raising
maxFilesabove 500.
FAQ
What does the ctx-index skill do?
Index a local file or directory into context-mode's persistent FTS5 knowledge base so future ctxsearch calls can retrieve focused snippets without rereading raw files. Trigger: /context-mode:ctx-index
How do I install ctx-index?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/mksglu/context-mode --skill ctx-index in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/ctx-index/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ctx-index/ (project).
Which AI agents can use ctx-index?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is ctx-index safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains ctx-index?
It is published by mksglu in mksglu/context-mode. It has 1,123 recorded installs.
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