What this skill does
Fast local search for markdown files, notes, and docs using qmd CLI. Use instead of `find` for file discovery. Combines BM25 full-text search, vector semantic search, and LLM reranking—all running locally. Use when searching for files, finding code, locating documentation, or discovering content in indexed collections.
qmd Local Search is part of the Developer Tools category — developer tools that help your agent write, review, debug, and ship code. You can install it on its own or alongside other developer tools skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install qmd Local Search
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
qmd-local-searchand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add qmd Local Search with a single command:
openclaw skills add qmd-local-search
This pulls qmd-local-search from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/qmd-local-search/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use qmd Local Search
Once installed, qmd Local Search activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
qmd-local-search-1.0.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/qmd-local-search/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install qmd Local Search?
Install qmd Local Search in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for qmd-local-search, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add qmd-local-search. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/qmd-local-search/.
Is qmd Local Search free?
Yes. qmd Local Search is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does qmd Local Search do?
Fast local search for markdown files, notes, and docs using qmd CLI.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models