Can I use semtools for very large projects?

Yes, the 'workspace' command is specifically designed to index large directories, providing high-speed search performance for massive codebases.

How can I make search results more precise?

You can use the --max-distance flag; a smaller value (e.g., 0.3) makes the search stricter, while a larger value allows for broader matches.

Does it support searching within PDF files?

Yes. By using the 'parse' command, you can convert PDFs to Markdown, which can then be indexed and searched using the 'search' command.

How does semtools differ from standard grep?

Unlike grep, which looks for exact character matches, semtools uses semantic similarity to find content related to the intent and meaning of your query.

Is an API key required for all features?

Basic local semantic search does not require an API key, but the document parsing feature (PDF/DOCX/PPTX) requires a LlamaParse API key.

Semantic Search & Document Parser

Name: Semantic Search & Document Parser
Author: masseater

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Enables natural language search across local codebases and documents by leveraging semantic similarity instead of keyword matching.

About

semtools is a powerful CLI skill for Claude Code that replaces traditional grep with AI-powered semantic search. It allows developers to find relevant code snippets, implementation patterns, or documentation even when keywords do not match exactly. Beyond search, it features workspace indexing for large-scale projects and a document parsing engine that converts PDFs, DOCX, and PPTX files into Markdown using LlamaParse, making non-text assets searchable and accessible within your development workflow.

Key Features

CLI Pipeline Integration: Chain search commands with grep and other terminal tools for advanced data filtering.
Semantic Search: Find files and code based on meaning and context rather than exact string matches.
Workspace Indexing: Create and manage search indexes for high-speed retrieval in large-scale repositories.
Configurable Similarity: Adjust distance thresholds to fine-tune the strictness and relevance of search results.
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Multi-format Support: Convert PDF, DOCX, and PPTX documents into Markdown using LlamaParse integration.

Use Cases

Locating specific logic or implementation patterns across a large repository without knowing exact variable names.
Accelerating codebase exploration during onboarding or when debugging unfamiliar legacy code.
Analyzing and searching through technical documentation provided in PDF or Word formats by converting them to Markdown.

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Key Features

CLI Pipeline Integration: Chain search commands with grep and other terminal tools for advanced data filtering.
Semantic Search: Find files and code based on meaning and context rather than exact string matches.
Workspace Indexing: Create and manage search indexes for high-speed retrieval in large-scale repositories.
Configurable Similarity: Adjust distance thresholds to fine-tune the strictness and relevance of search results.
0 GitHub stars
Multi-format Support: Convert PDF, DOCX, and PPTX documents into Markdown using LlamaParse integration.

Use Cases

Locating specific logic or implementation patterns across a large repository without knowing exact variable names.
Accelerating codebase exploration during onboarding or when debugging unfamiliar legacy code.
Analyzing and searching through technical documentation provided in PDF or Word formats by converting them to Markdown.