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Heuristic for detecting search tool failures and pivoting to domain knowledge for document generation
Install Search Fail Pivot
$ npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install HKUDS/OpenSpace search-fail-pivot --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot .claude/skills/search-fail-pivot && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "search-fail-pivot" agent skill from https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace/tree/main/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot into .claude/skills/search-fail-pivot/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search-fail-pivot", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace/tree/main/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivotType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install HKUDS/OpenSpace search-fail-pivot --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot .agents/skills/search-fail-pivot && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "search-fail-pivot" agent skill from https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace/tree/main/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot into .agents/skills/search-fail-pivot/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search-fail-pivot", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install HKUDS/OpenSpace search-fail-pivot --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot .cursor/skills/search-fail-pivot && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "search-fail-pivot" agent skill from https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace/tree/main/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot into .cursor/skills/search-fail-pivot/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search-fail-pivot", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace.git --path benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install HKUDS/OpenSpace search-fail-pivot --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot .gemini/skills/search-fail-pivot && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "search-fail-pivot" agent skill from https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace/tree/main/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot into .gemini/skills/search-fail-pivot/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search-fail-pivot", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install HKUDS/OpenSpace search-fail-pivotInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot .github/skills/search-fail-pivot && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "search-fail-pivot" agent skill from https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace/tree/main/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot into .github/skills/search-fail-pivot/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search-fail-pivot", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install HKUDS/OpenSpace search-fail-pivot --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot .opencode/skills/search-fail-pivot && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "search-fail-pivot" agent skill from https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenSpace/tree/main/benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot into .opencode/skills/search-fail-pivot/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search-fail-pivot", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
search-fail-pivot- GitHub stars
- 7.8k
- Token cost
- ~1.1k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 378 words
- Files
- 2
- Skills in repo
- 199
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Heuristic for detecting search tool failures and pivoting to domain knowledge for document generation
- Works in 4 steps: Track Search Failures → Apply the 2-Failure Rule → Pivot to Domain Knowledge → …
- Legal & Compliance work in your project
- SKILL.md covers Purpose, Core Heuristic, Step-by-Step Instructions and When This Applies, plus 4 more sections
- Calls python
What it does
Search Fail Pivot is an agent skill from HKUDS/OpenSpace. Heuristic for detecting search tool failures and pivoting to domain knowledge for document generation
Its SKILL.md is about 1.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 1 other file.
It sits in Legal & Compliance. The repository describes itself as: "OpenSpace: The Skill Management Layer for AI Agents" -- https://open-space.cloud/. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Legal & Compliance work in your project
Example prompts
- “/search-fail-pivot”
Requirements
- Python 3
Workflow steps
4 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 3827781. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
python
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Search Fail Pivot loads about 1.1k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 30 tokens; SKILL.md has 378 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from HKUDS/OpenSpace at commit 3827781, republished under its MIT licence (© HKUDS). 378 words, ~1,137 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/search-fail-pivot/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.- name
- search-fail-pivot
- description
- Heuristic for detecting search tool failures and pivoting to domain knowledge for document generation
Search Tool Failure Detection and Pivot Strategy
Purpose
When using search_web or similar external data retrieval tools, repeated failures waste iterations. This skill provides a diagnostic heuristic to recognize when to abandon search attempts and proceed with existing domain knowledge.
Core Heuristic
If search_web fails 2+ consecutive times with 'unknown error' or similar non-recoverable errors, pivot to domain knowledge + run_shell for document generation.
Do not attempt more than 2 retries on the same or similar queries before pivoting.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Track Search Failures
Monitor search_web outcomes during your task:
- Count consecutive failures (empty results, 'unknown error', timeout, access denied)
- Note the error type - distinguish between:
- Recoverable: Rate limiting, temporary timeout (retry 1-2 times)
- Non-recoverable: 'unknown error', persistent empty results, access denied
Step 2: Apply the 2-Failure Rule
IF search_web failures >= 2 (same or similar queries)
THEN:
1. Stop attempting search_web
2. Document what information you attempted to retrieve
3. Proceed with existing domain knowledgeStep 3: Pivot to Domain Knowledge
When pivoting:
- Acknowledge the limitation: Note that external verification was attempted but unavailable
- Use established knowledge: Draw on training data for well-known facts, laws, cases, standards
- Generate with run_shell: Create documents using Python/bash scripts rather than waiting for external data
Example pivot workflow:
# Instead of continuing search_web attempts:
# 1. Compile known information from domain knowledge
known_facts = {
"law": "COPPA requirements for children's data",
"precedent": "FTC v. Google/YouTube settlement patterns",
"jurisdiction": "California privacy law framework"
}
# 2. Generate document directly
# Use run_shell with Python to create PDF/DOCStep 4: Document Generation Pattern
When generating documents after pivoting:
# Use run_shell to execute document generation
# Example: Create legal memo with Python + reportlab
python << 'EOF'
from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import letter
from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas
# Generate document with domain knowledge
c = canvas.Canvas("memo.pdf", pagesize=letter)
c.drawString(100, 750, "Legal Analysis based on established precedents")
# ... continue with known information
c.save()
EOFWhen This Applies
This heuristic is particularly useful for:
| Task Type | Why It Applies |
|---|---|
| Legal research | Case law and statutes are well-documented in training |
| Technical documentation | Standards and best practices are established knowledge |
| Historical analysis | Past events and data are in training corpus |
| Regulatory compliance | Major regulations (GDPR, COPPA, HIPAA) are well-known |
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When NOT to Pivot
Do NOT apply this heuristic when:
- You need current/time-sensitive data (stock prices, weather, news < 24hrs)
- The task explicitly requires external verification
- You have not yet attempted the search (first attempt should complete)
- Errors are clearly recoverable (rate limit with retry-after header)
Example Decision Flow
Attempt search_web → Success? → Yes → Use results
↓
No
↓
Is this failure #1? → Yes → Retry once with modified query
↓
No (failure #2+)
↓
Pivot to domain knowledge + run_shell document generationBenefits
- Saves iterations: Avoids wasting 3-4 attempts on unavailable data
- Maintains progress: Task continues instead of stalling on search
- Leverages training: Uses the substantial knowledge already available
- Clear handoff: Explicitly documents the pivot decision for transparency
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
❌ Continuing search_web attempts beyond 2 failures
❌ Not documenting why you pivoted from search
❌ Applying this to tasks requiring real-time data
❌ Abandoning search on first failure without retry
✅ Apply 2-failure rule consistently
✅ Document the pivot decision in your output
✅ Use run_shell efficiently after pivoting
✅ Distinguish recoverable vs non-recoverable errors
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Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file in benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot of HKUDS/OpenSpace.
- SKILL.md
- .skill_id
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 3827781
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| Contract Reviewevolsb/claude-legal-skill | 464 | 1 repos | ~3.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Legal Clinic Client Intakeanthropics/claude-for-legal | 9.6k | 3 repos | ~3.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Paper To Cn Patentsnipp-zha/Paper-to-patent-Skill | 106 | 1 repos | ~959 | Automated safety check: Pass | None |
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Questions about Search Fail Pivot
What does Search Fail Pivot do?
Heuristic for detecting search tool failures and pivoting to domain knowledge for document generation. Search Fail Pivot is an agent skill from HKUDS/OpenSpace.
When should I use Search Fail Pivot?
Search Fail Pivot fits situations like: legal & Compliance work in your project.
How do I install Search Fail Pivot in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot in HKUDS/OpenSpace) into .claude/skills/search-fail-pivot in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Search Fail Pivot in Codex?
Run `npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (benchmarks/gdpval/skills/search-fail-pivot in HKUDS/OpenSpace) into .agents/skills/search-fail-pivot in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Search Fail Pivot in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add HKUDS/OpenSpace --skill search-fail-pivot -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/search-fail-pivot, .gemini/skills/search-fail-pivot, .github/skills/search-fail-pivot and .opencode/skills/search-fail-pivot in your project.
What does Search Fail Pivot need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Search Fail Pivot needs the command-line tools its instructions call (python). Our summary lists: Python 3.
Does Search Fail Pivot access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Search Fail Pivot safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Search Fail Pivot use?
Search Fail Pivot is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Search Fail Pivot use?
About 1.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Search Fail Pivot?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Search Fail Pivot: Paper to Chinese Patent Drafter (Yuan1z0825/nature-skills, 47k stars), C15t (c15t/c15t, 1.9k stars), Contract Review (evolsb/claude-legal-skill, 464 stars) and Legal Clinic Client Intake (anthropics/claude-for-legal, 9.6k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Search Fail Pivot?
HKUDS (a GitHub organization) maintains it in HKUDS/OpenSpace, which has 7,750 GitHub stars. The repository holds 199 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on August 12, 2026.
Source: HKUDS/OpenSpace on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.