Hex Docs Search
Quickly find relevant Elixir/Hex package documentation using keyword searches within HexDocs.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add hex-docs-search npx -- -y @trustedskills/hex-docs-search
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"hex-docs-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/hex-docs-search"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to search the Hex.pm package registry documentation for Elixir libraries and modules. It can retrieve function signatures, module descriptions, and other relevant information directly from the official HexDocs. This enables users to quickly understand how to use Elixir packages without leaving their current workflow.
When to use it
- When you need to quickly look up a specific Elixir function or module in a package.
- To find examples of how to use an Elixir library.
- For understanding the API surface area of a given Elixir package.
- When troubleshooting errors and needing to understand the expected behavior of Elixir code.
Key capabilities
- Searches Hex.pm documentation
- Retrieves function signatures
- Provides module descriptions
Example prompts
- "What does
String.contains?do?" - "Show me the documentation for the
Phoenix.PubSubmodule." - "How can I use
Ecto.Repo.all?"
Tips & gotchas
- The skill relies on the accuracy and completeness of Hex.pm's documentation, which is maintained by package authors.
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