Search Modes
Content Search
/note-find authentication
Full-text search across all notes. Matches content, titles, and checkbox text.
Type + Content
/note-find --type note-bug login
Combines type filter with content search. Only returns bug notes mentioning “login”.
Type Filter Only
/note-find --type note-decide
Available types: note-bug, note-todo, idea, note-snippet, note-meeting, note-decide, note-loop, note-context.
Recent Notes
/note-find --recent 5
Shows the last N notes (default 5, max 10). No content filter — just the most recent captures.
Status Filters
/note-find --open # Currently visible notes
/note-find --pinned # Only pinned notes
Result Ranking
Results are ranked in this order:
- Pinned notes — always shown first
- Recency — newer notes rank higher
- Content match — closer matches rank higher
Smart Summaries
Each result shows a context-aware summary:
| Note Type | Summary Format |
|---|---|
| Checklist | ”Title — 5 items, 3 done” |
| Bug | ”Title — High severity, Feb 19” |
| Meeting | ”Title — 4 action items” |
| Decision | ”Title — one-line decision” |
| Task Loop | ”Title — 3/7 tasks done” |
No Results Behavior
If your search finds nothing:
- Auto-broadens the search (removes strict filters)
- Suggests alternative queries
- Shows related notes if available
Tips
- Use short, specific queries for best results
- Combine
--typewith keywords for precision - Use
--recentfor “what did I capture today?” questions - Use
--pinnedto find your active loop and context notes