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Description
Search local documents, files, notes, and knowledge bases. Index directories, search with BM25/vector/hybrid, get AI answers with citations. Use when user wants to search files, find documents, query notes, look up information in local folders, index a directory, set up document search, build a knowledge base, needs RAG/semantic search, or wants to start a local web UI for their docs.
README (SKILL.md)
GNO - Local Knowledge Engine
Fast local semantic search. Index once, search instantly. No cloud, no API keys.
When to Use This Skill
- User asks to search files, documents, or notes
- User wants to find information in local folders
- User needs to index a directory for searching
- User mentions PDFs, markdown, Word docs, code to search
- User asks about knowledge base or RAG setup
- User wants semantic/vector search over their files
- User needs to set up MCP for document access
- User wants a web UI to browse/search documents
- User asks to get AI answers from their documents
- User wants to tag, categorize, or filter documents
- User asks about backlinks, wiki links, or related notes
- User wants to visualize document connections or see a knowledge graph
Quick Start
gno init # Initialize in current directory
gno collection add ~/docs --name docs # Add folder to index
gno index # Build index (ingest + embed)
gno search "your query" # BM25 keyword search
Command Overview
| Category | Commands | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Search | search, vsearch, query, ask |
Find documents by keywords, meaning, or get AI answers |
| Links | links, backlinks, similar, graph |
Navigate document relationships and visualize connections |
| Retrieve | get, multi-get, ls |
Fetch document content by URI or ID |
| Index | init, collection add/list/remove, index, update, embed |
Set up and maintain document index |
| Tags | tags, tags add, tags rm |
Organize and filter documents |
| Context | context add/list/rm/check |
Add hints to improve search relevance |
| Models | models list/use/pull/clear/path |
Manage local AI models |
| Serve | serve |
Web UI for browsing and searching |
| MCP | mcp, mcp install/uninstall/status |
AI assistant integration |
| Skill | skill install/uninstall/show/paths |
Install skill for AI agents |
| Admin | status, doctor, cleanup, reset, vec, completion |
Maintenance and diagnostics |
Search Modes
| Command | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|
gno search |
instant | Exact keyword matching |
gno vsearch |
~0.5s | Finding similar concepts |
gno query --fast |
~0.7s | Quick lookups |
gno query |
~2-3s | Balanced (default) |
gno query --thorough |
~5-8s | Best recall, complex queries |
gno ask --answer |
~3-5s | AI-generated answer with citations |
Retry strategy: Use default first. If no results: rephrase query, then try --thorough.
Common Flags
-n \x3Cnum> Max results (default: 5)
-c, --collection Filter to collection
--tags-any \x3Ct1,t2> Has ANY of these tags
--tags-all \x3Ct1,t2> Has ALL of these tags
--json JSON output
--files URI list output
--line-numbers Include line numbers
Global Flags
--index \x3Cname> Alternate index (default: "default")
--config \x3Cpath> Override config file
--verbose Verbose logging
--json JSON output
--yes Non-interactive mode
--offline Use cached models only
--no-color Disable colors
--no-pager Disable paging
Important: Embedding After Changes
If you edit/create files that should be searchable via vector search:
gno index # Full re-index (sync + embed)
# or
gno embed # Embed only (if already synced)
MCP gno.sync and gno.capture do NOT auto-embed. Use CLI for embedding.
Reference Documentation
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Complete CLI reference (all commands, options, flags) | cli-reference.md |
| MCP server setup and tools | mcp-reference.md |
| Usage examples and patterns | examples.md |
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent for local document search, but before using it you should: (1) ensure the 'gno' CLI you run is from a trusted source; (2) be deliberate about which directories you add to collections—indexing exposes those files to the tool and any served web UI; (3) review & secure any MCP/web UI configuration (network binding, auth) before serving; and (4) if you don't want the agent to autonomously run searches that read local files, disable model-initiated invocation or require explicit user consent.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: gno-bak-2026-01-28t18-01-20-10-30
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is classified as suspicious due to broad permissions and high-risk capabilities, even if presented for legitimate purposes. The `allowed-tools: Bash(gno:*) Read` permission grants the agent extensive shell execution capabilities for `gno` commands. While `gno` commands themselves are primarily for reading and indexing, the `examples.md` file demonstrates that the agent can perform file write operations via shell redirection (e.g., `gno get "$uri" > "output/$(basename $uri)"`), which is a significant capability not explicitly covered by the `Read` permission. Furthermore, the `mcp-reference.md` and `cli-reference.md` document the `gno mcp install --enable-write` command, which can configure an MCP server with write tools, potentially exposing the system to write operations from other AI clients. These capabilities, while plausible for a local knowledge engine, represent high-risk behaviors without clear evidence of intentional malicious activity like exfiltration or backdoors.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description describe a local-document semantic search tool and the SKILL.md exclusively documents gno CLI commands (index, search, serve, manage models, MCP). Nothing in the manifest asks for unrelated credentials, binaries, or cloud access, so the requested capabilities align with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
Instructions tell the agent to run gno CLI commands and to read local documents (via collections). This is expected for a search/indexing tool, but it does grant the agent read access to files the user chooses to index and the ability to start a local web UI or MCP server—actions that can expose local data if misconfigured. The SKILL.md does not instruct reading arbitrary system files or exfiltrating data.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided (instruction-only), so nothing is written to disk by the skill itself. This is the lowest-risk pattern; it does assume a preinstalled 'gno' CLI is available on PATH but does not attempt to download or extract code.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths. All commands relate to local indexing, searching, and optional serving/model management, so the absence of extra secrets is proportionate to the stated functionality.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not set always:true, but it also does not set disableModelInvocation:false (left at default), meaning the model may invoke the skill when eligible. That is consistent with an agent-accessible tool, but users who don't want autonomous searches or file reads should consider adjusting invocation policies.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install gno-bak-2026-01-28t18-01-20-10-30 - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/gno-bak-2026-01-28t18-01-20-10-30 - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
gno 1.0.0 – Initial Release
- Search and index local documents, files, notes, and knowledge bases with semantic, keyword, and hybrid search modes.
- Organize information with tags, filters, backlinks, and visualize relationships as knowledge graphs.
- Serve a local web UI and provide AI-generated answers with citations.
- Includes quick start, command overviews, flags, and reference docs for setup and usage.
- No cloud required; works fully offline with local AI models.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gno.Bak 2026 01 28T18:01:20+10:30?
Search local documents, files, notes, and knowledge bases. Index directories, search with BM25/vector/hybrid, get AI answers with citations. Use when user wants to search files, find documents, query notes, look up information in local folders, index a directory, set up document search, build a knowledge base, needs RAG/semantic search, or wants to start a local web UI for their docs. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1731 downloads so far.
How do I install Gno.Bak 2026 01 28T18:01:20+10:30?
Run "/install gno-bak-2026-01-28t18-01-20-10-30" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Gno.Bak 2026 01 28T18:01:20+10:30 free?
Yes, Gno.Bak 2026 01 28T18:01:20+10:30 is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Gno.Bak 2026 01 28T18:01:20+10:30 support?
Gno.Bak 2026 01 28T18:01:20+10:30 is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Gno.Bak 2026 01 28T18:01:20+10:30?
It is built and maintained by nicoataiza (@nicoataiza); the current version is v1.0.0.
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