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Teaches how to use Bluera Knowledge for accessing library sources and reference material. Explains two approaches - vector search via MCP/slash commands for discovery, or direct Grep/Read access to cloned repos for precision. Shows when to use each method and example workflows for querying library internals.

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Using Bluera Knowledge (BK)

BK provides access to definitive library sources for your project dependencies.

Purpose: Authoritative References, Not Project Search

CKB is for: Reference material and external sources

  • Library sources: Clone Vue.js/Pydantic/Hono for authoritative API reference
  • Specifications: Add project requirements, API specs, RFCs
  • Documentation: Add design docs, architecture guides, research papers
  • Reference material: Best practices, coding standards, examples

CKB is NOT for: Searching your current project code

  • Use Grep/Read directly on project files
  • BK stores are for external reference material

Two Ways to Access Library Sources

1. Vector Search (MCP or slash command)

Find concepts and patterns across library docs:

search("vue reactivity system")
/bluera-knowledge:search "pydantic custom validators"

2. Direct File Access (Grep/Read)

Precise lookups in cloned library source:

Grep: pattern="defineReactive" path=".bluera/bluera-knowledge/repos/vue/"
Read: .bluera/bluera-knowledge/repos/pydantic/pydantic/validators.py

Both Are Valid!

You can use either or both approaches on the same cloned repo:

  • Vector search to discover relevant files
  • Grep/Read to find specific functions/classes
  • Or just Grep/Read if you know what you're looking for

Example Workflow

User: "How does Vue's computed properties work internally?"

Claude:

  1. Check stores: list_stores MCP tool → vue store exists
  2. Vector search: search("vue computed properties") → finds computed.ts
  3. Read file: .bluera/bluera-knowledge/repos/vue/packages/reactivity/src/computed.ts
  4. Grep for implementation: pattern="class ComputedRefImpl"
  5. Explain with authoritative source code examples