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Combine vector and keyword search for improved retrieval. Use when implementing RAG systems, building search engines, or when neither approach alone provides sufficient recall.
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What the file says
# Hybrid Search Implementation
Patterns for combining vector similarity and keyword-based search.
## When to Use This Skill
- Building RAG systems with improved recall
- Combining semantic understanding with exact matching
- Handling queries with specific terms (names, codes)
- Improving search for domain-specific vocabulary
- When pure vector search misses keyword matches
## Core Concepts
### 1. Hybrid Search Architecture
```
Query → ┬─► Vector Search ──► Candidates ─┐
│ │
└─► Keyword Search ─► Candidates ─┴─► Fusion ─► Results
```
### 2. Fusion Methods
| Method | Description | Best For |
| ----------------- | ------------------------ | --------------- |
| **RRF** | Reciprocal Rank Fusion | General purpose |
| **Linear** | Weighted sum of scores | Tunable balance |
| **Cross-encoder** | Rerank with neural model | Highest quality |
| **Cascade** | Filter then rerank | Efficiency |
## Templates and detailed worked examples
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How to install
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Source
wshobson/agents · 42,320 stars · license MIT · pushed 2026-11-08 · branch main
API
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