Finding Information
Search across all your files instantly.
Simple Search
You ask:
"Find all mentions of 'deadline' in these files"
PracticalKit:
- Searches every file
- Finds each mention
- Shows context
You get:
List of every "deadline" mention. File names. Surrounding text.
Semantic Search
You ask:
"Find files about project timelines"
PracticalKit:
- Understands "timelines" can mean schedules, deadlines, dates
- Searches for meaning, not just words
- Finds relevant content
You get:
Files that discuss timing. Even if they don't say "timeline."
Search with Context
You ask:
"Where did we discuss the budget cut?"
PracticalKit:
- Searches for "budget" + "cut" or related terms
- Finds relevant sections
- Shows full context
You get:
Exact locations. Quotes. Context around each mention.
Find Decisions
You ask:
"What did we decide about hiring?"
PracticalKit:
- Searches for decisions, conclusions, agreements
- Focuses on "hiring" topic
- Extracts final decisions
You get:
The actual decisions. Not the whole discussion.
Find Action Items
You ask:
"List all action items from these meeting notes"
PracticalKit:
- Recognizes action language ("need to", "will", "should")
- Extracts tasks
- Lists them
You get:
Complete todo list. From all files.
Search by Date
You ask:
"Find all notes from last week"
PracticalKit:
- Checks file dates
- Checks content dates
- Finds recent files
You get:
Recent files. Listed. Ready to review.
Tips
- Ask questions: "Where did we..." instead of "search for..."
- Be specific about what you want: mentions, decisions, action items
- Combine criteria: "decisions about budget in December"