Document Indexer FAQs

Question 1

When should I use the Document Indexer during development?

Accepted Answer

It is best used at the start of a coding session, when beginning a new feature, or during sprint planning. It helps you quickly identify which specific documentation files are relevant to your current task so you can load them selectively.

Question 2

Can the Document Indexer handle nested folder structures?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The skill scans the `docs/` directory recursively, meaning it will find and index documentation stored in any subdirectory, providing a comprehensive view of your project's knowledge base.

Question 3

How does this skill help save context window tokens?

Accepted Answer

By extracting only metadata (like title, status, and type) instead of full file content, the skill provides a lightweight 'map' of your docs. This prevents the context window from being flooded with irrelevant text, leaving more room for active code and reasoning.

Question 4

Does my documentation need specific formatting to work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the skill is designed to work with Markdown files in a `docs/` directory that include YAML frontmatter (metadata between `---` markers). While it can identify files without frontmatter, it provides the most value when files are properly tagged.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Document Indexer skill?

Accepted Answer

The Document Indexer provides a structured overview of project documentation by scanning YAML frontmatter metadata. It allows Claude to understand the scope of available specs, plans, and designs without needing to load the full text of every file.

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