name: icon-retrieval
description: Search and retrieve icon SVG strings from icon library. Returns up to 5 matching icons by default, customizable via topK parameter.
dependency:
nodejs: ">=18.0.0"

Icon Search

This skill provides icon search and SVG string retrieval capabilities. It helps users find appropriate icons for various use cases including infographics, web development, design, and more.

Purpose

This skill helps discover available icons by:
- Searching the icon library by keywords
- Retrieving SVG strings directly for use in your projects
- Providing icon metadata including names and URLs

How to Use

Search for Icons

To search for icons, use the search script with a keyword or phrase:

node ./scripts/search.js '<search_query>' [topK]

Parameters:
- search_query (required): The keyword or phrase to search for
- topK (optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 5)

Examples:

# Search for document icons (default 5 results)
node ./scripts/search.js 'document'

# Search for security icons with top 10 results
node ./scripts/search.js 'security' 10

# Search for technology icons with top 20 results
node ./scripts/search.js 'tech' 20

Understanding Results

The script returns a JSON object containing:
- query: The search query used
- topK: Maximum number of results requested
- count: Actual number of results returned (may be less than topK)
- results: Array of icon objects, each containing:
- url: The source URL of the icon
- svg: The complete SVG string content

Workflow

1. Identify the Icon Need: Determine what concept you want to represent with an icon (e.g., "security", "speed", "data")

2. Search for Icons: Run the search script with relevant keywords
   ```bash
   # Default search (returns up to 5 results)
   node ./scripts/search.js 'security'

# Or specify a custom topK value
node ./scripts/search.js 'security' 10
```

1. Review Results: The script returns the requested number of matching icons with:
2. Icon source URLs

3. SVG content for preview or direct use

4. Use the Icon: Use the SVG content directly in your project (web pages, designs, infographics, etc.)

Important Notes

• Default Result Count: By default, the search returns up to 5 icons. You can customize this by providing the topK parameter
• Customizable Results: Use the optional topK parameter to get more or fewer results (e.g., node ./scripts/search.js 'icon' 20)
• SVG Strings: The script returns complete SVG strings fetched from the icon service
• Multiple Use Cases: Icons can be used in infographics, web development, design projects, and more

Output Format

{
  "query": "document",
  "topK": 5,
  "count": 2,
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://example.com/icon1.svg",
      "svg": "<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">...</svg>"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://example.com/icon2.svg",
      "svg": "<svg xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">...</svg>"
    }
  ]
}

Error Handling

The script handles various error scenarios:

• Missing Query: If no search query is provided, returns usage instructions
• Network Errors: If the icon service is unavailable, returns an error message
• Empty Results: If no icons match the query, returns an empty results array with a warning
• Invalid Response: If the API returns invalid data, returns an error message

Tips

• Use descriptive, single-word queries for best results
• Try variations of keywords (e.g., "security", "secure", "shield")
• Review the results to find the most appropriate icon for your needs
• Icons can be used across various scenarios: infographics, web development, design, and more