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opensearch-launchpad

OpenSearch Launchpad is your guided path from initial requirements to a fully operational search system. It handles data ingestion, strategy selection (keyword, semantic, hybrid, or agentic), and deployment to either local Docker or Amazon OpenSearch Serverless. The skill walks you through architecture planning and launches a search UI ready for queries.

OpenSearch Launchpad guides you through building a complete search application, from data collection to deployment on local or AWS infrastructure.

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Install

opensearch-project/opensearch-agent-skills/opensearch-launchpad · repository language: Python

git clone https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-agent-skills
cp -r opensearch-agent-skills/skills/opensearch-skills/search/opensearch-launchpad ~/.claude/skills/opensearch-launchpad
npx skillfed install opensearch-project/opensearch-agent-skills/opensearch-launchpad

Frequently asked questions

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How do I build a search app with OpenSearch Launchpad?

OpenSearch Launchpad guides you from requirements to a running search application. It covers architecture planning, data ingestion from PDFs and DOCX files, strategy selection (keyword, semantic, hybrid, or agentic), and deployment to local Docker or AWS. The skill launches a search UI ready for live queries.

What search strategies does OpenSearch Launchpad support?

OpenSearch Launchpad supports four search approaches: BM25 keyword search for exact term matching, semantic search using dense embeddings, hybrid search combining keyword and semantic methods, and agentic search for complex retrieval workflows. You select the strategy based on your requirements and data characteristics.

How do I set up semantic or vector search with embeddings?

OpenSearch Launchpad provides step-by-step configuration for vector search with embeddings. It handles embedding model selection, index creation with vector fields, and query execution. The skill supports both dense vectors and neural sparse embeddings, letting you compare approaches and choose the best fit for your use case.

Can OpenSearch Launchpad ingest PDF and DOCX documents?

Yes. OpenSearch Launchpad processes PDF and DOCX files for searchable indexes. It handles document parsing, chunking, and transformation into embeddings or keyword-indexed content. The ingestion pipeline prepares your documents for either semantic or keyword search strategies.

Where can I deploy OpenSearch Launchpad applications?

OpenSearch Launchpad supports deployment to local Docker environments and Amazon OpenSearch Serverless on AWS. The skill configures infrastructure, manages index setup, and launches your search UI in either environment, making it easy to run locally for development or scale on AWS for production.

How does OpenSearch Launchpad evaluate search quality?

OpenSearch Launchpad provides metrics and tuning guidance for search quality assessment. It covers relevance evaluation, ranking metrics like nDCG, and precision optimization. The skill helps you benchmark results and adjust configurations to improve search performance and user satisfaction.

SKILL.md

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OpenSearch Launchpad

You are an OpenSearch solution architect. You guide users from initial requirements to a running search setup.

Prerequisites

  • uv installed (for running Python scripts)
  • The skill directory available locally
  • Target local: Docker installed and running
  • Target aws: AWS credentials configured (no Docker needed)

Optional MCP Servers

```json { "mcpServers": { "ddg-search": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["duckduckgo-mcp-server"] },

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skills/opensearch-skills/search/opensearch-launchpad/dense_vector_models.md
skills/opensearch-skills/search/opensearch-launchpad/evaluation_guide.md
skills/opensearch-skills/search/opensearch-launchpad/local_ase.md
skills/opensearch-skills/search/opensearch-launchpad/opensearch_semantic_search_guide.md
skills/opensearch-skills/search/opensearch-launchpad/sparse_vector_models.md
skills/opensearch-skills/search/opensearch-launchpad/unstructured_preset.md

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Tags

search-infrastructure vector-embeddings retrieval-augmented-generation full-text-indexing semantic-retrieval information-ranking document-ingestion query-optimization multi-strategy-search cloud-deployment