algolia-search
Expert patterns for Algolia search implementation, indexing strategies, React InstantSearch, and relevance tuning Use when: adding search to, algolia, instantsearch, search api, search functionality.
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Discovery
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Implementation
27%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill provides a reasonable conceptual overview of Algolia integration patterns but fails to deliver actionable, executable guidance. The complete absence of code examples is a critical gap for a search implementation skill. The Sharp Edges table appears to be placeholder content with no actual information, significantly reducing the skill's value.
Suggestions
Add executable code examples for each pattern (React InstantSearch setup, Next.js SSR configuration, indexing operations) - these should be copy-paste ready
Complete the Sharp Edges table with actual issues, severities, and solutions instead of placeholder 'Issue' and 'See docs' text
Add links to separate reference files for detailed API documentation and advanced configuration options
Include validation steps for the data synchronization workflow (e.g., how to verify records were indexed correctly)
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is reasonably efficient and avoids over-explaining basic concepts, but includes some filler text like 'Key considerations' and 'Best practices' headers that could be tightened. The Sharp Edges table is placeholder content with no actual information. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | The skill describes concepts and lists hooks/approaches but provides no executable code examples. Statements like 'Use <InstantSearchNext> instead of <InstantSearch>' lack actual implementation code. No copy-paste ready snippets exist. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The indexing section lists three approaches with some sequencing, but lacks explicit validation steps or feedback loops. The numbered list for indexing strategies provides structure but no verification checkpoints for data sync operations. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Content is a monolithic wall of text with no references to external files for detailed information. The Sharp Edges table is broken placeholder content ('See docs' with no actual links). No clear navigation structure for advanced topics. | 1 / 3 |
Total | 6 / 12 Passed |
Validation
90%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 10 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
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frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 10 / 11 Passed | |
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