hybrid-search-implementation

name	hybrid-search-implementation
description	Combine vector and keyword search for improved retrieval. Use when implementing RAG systems, building search engines, or when neither approach alone provides sufficient recall.
type	skill
created	2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
domain	software-development
category	database
risk	safe
source	community
tags	["skill","software-development","database","hybrid","search","implementation"]

Hybrid Search Implementation

Patterns for combining vector similarity and keyword-based search.

Use this skill when

• 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

Do not use this skill when

• The task is unrelated to hybrid search implementation
• You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

• Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
• Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
• Provide actionable steps and verification.
• If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Resources

• resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns and examples.

Connections

• Domain: [[Software Entwicklung]]
• Kategorie: [[Datenbanken]]
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