Can I get the search results in a machine-readable format?

Absolutely. By adding the --json flag to your search or list commands, the skill provides structured data ideal for further processing.

Does this skill work with Readwise Reader tags?

Yes, you can use the list command with the --tag filter to find documents organized under specific tags in the Readwise Reader API.

Can I search through my personal notes and annotations?

Yes, the search functionality includes your personal notes and annotations alongside the original highlighted text.

How do I filter search results by a specific author?

You can use the --author flag followed by the author's name to restrict your search results to highlights from a specific person.

Can I perform conceptual searches in my Readwise library?

Yes, the skill supports vector search, allowing you to find highlights based on meaning and concepts rather than just exact keyword matches.

Readwise Highlight Search

Name: Readwise Highlight Search
Author: edwinhu

byedwinhu

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Productivity & Workflow

Searches and retrieves highlights, notes, and annotations from your Readwise library using semantic or keyword search.

The Readwise Highlight Search skill bridges the gap between your personal knowledge base and your coding environment. It allows you to query your entire Readwise library—including books, articles, and PDFs—directly within Claude. By supporting both vector-based semantic search for conceptual queries and strict full-text filters for specific authors or titles, this skill ensures you can instantly reference research, quotes, and personal notes without leaving your workflow. It is particularly useful for developers and writers who need to ground their work in previously consumed content or research material.

Key Features

01Structured JSON output support for seamless data integration

02Advanced full-text filtering by author, title, text, and highlight notes

03Document-level discovery via the Reader API using tags and categories

045 GitHub stars

05Semantic vector search for finding concepts and ideas without exact keyword matches

06High-speed retrieval of specific highlights and document metadata

Use Cases

01Referencing specific book quotes or research data while drafting technical documentation

02Locating conceptual insights from past reading to help solve complex architecture problems

03Retrieving annotated notes and tags to organize project-related research materials

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edwinhu/workflows readwise-search

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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