Iterative Retrieval
This skill refines search queries iteratively based on initial results, maximizing information discovery and efficiency for complex needs.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add peopleforrester-iterative-retrieval npx -- -y @trustedskills/peopleforrester-iterative-retrieval
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"peopleforrester-iterative-retrieval": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/peopleforrester-iterative-retrieval"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables iterative retrieval of information, allowing the AI agent to refine its search strategy based on initial results. It can be used to progressively narrow down a topic or explore related concepts in stages. The skill dynamically adjusts queries and sources to improve accuracy and relevance over multiple iterations.
When to use it
- Researching complex topics where an initial broad search yields too many irrelevant results.
- Exploring a subject with many interconnected subtopics, requiring phased investigation.
- When needing to find specific information within a large dataset or knowledge base.
- Generating content that requires progressively more detailed and nuanced information.
Key capabilities
- Iterative query refinement
- Dynamic source adjustment
- Progressive narrowing of search scope
- Multi-stage exploration of related concepts
Example prompts
- "Find me information about climate change, starting with a broad overview."
- "I'm researching electric vehicles. First, give me an introduction to battery technology, then focus on solid-state batteries."
- "Tell me about the history of jazz music. Begin with its origins in New Orleans and then explore the bebop era."
Tips & gotchas
The effectiveness of this skill depends on providing clear initial guidance or a starting point for the AI agent's search. Vague prompts may lead to less focused iterative results.
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