Embedding Strategies
Embedding Strategies is an code AI skill with a core value of Select and optimize embedding models for semantic search and RAG applications. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Select and optimize embedding models for semantic search and RAG applications. Use when choosing embedding models, implementing chunking strategies, or optimizing embedding quality for specific dom...
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Skill Content
# Embedding Strategies
Guide to selecting and optimizing embedding models for vector search applications.
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to embedding strategies
- 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`.
Use this skill when
- Choosing embedding models for RAG
- Optimizing chunking strategies
- Fine-tuning embeddings for domains
- Comparing embedding model performance
- Reducing embedding dimensions
- Handling multilingual content
Core Concepts
1. Embedding Model Comparison
| Model | Dimensions | Max Tokens | Best For |
|-------|------------|------------|----------|
| **text-embedding-3-large** | 3072 | 8191 | High accuracy |
| **text-embedding-3-small** | 1536 | 8191 | Cost-effective |
| **voyage-2** | 1024 | 4000 | Code, legal |
| **bge-large-en-v1.5** | 1024 | 512 | Open source |
| **all-MiniLM-L6-v2** | 384 | 256 | Fast, lightweight |
| **multilingual-e5-large** | 1024 | 512 | Multi-language |
2. Embedding Pipeline
Document → Chunking → Preprocessing → Embedding Model → Vector
↓
[Overlap, Size] [Clean, Normalize] [API/Local]Templates
Template 1: OpenAI Embeddings
from openai import OpenAI
from typing import List
import numpy as np
client = OpenAI()
def get_embeddings(
texts: List[str],
model: str = "text-embedding-3-small",
dimensions: int = None
) -> List[List[float]]:
"""Get embeddings from OpenAI."""
# Handle batching for large lists
batch_size = 100
all_embeddings = []
for i in range(0, len(texts), batch_size):
batch = texts[i:i + batch_size]
kwargs = {"input": batch, "model": model}
if dimensions:
kwargs["dimensions"] = dimensions
response = client.embeddings.create(**kwargs)
embeddings = [item.embedding for item in response.data]
all_embeddings.extend(embeddings)
return all_embeddings
def get_embedding(text: str, **kwargs) -> List[float]:
"""Get single embedding."""
return get_embeddings([text], **kwargs)[0]
# Dimension reduction with OpenAI
def get_reduced_embedding(text: str, dimensions: int = 512) -> List[float]:
"""Get embedding with reduced dimensions (Matryoshka)."""
return get_embedding(
text,
model="text-embedding-3-small",
dimensions=dimensions
)Template 2: Local Embeddings with Sentence Transformers
from sentence_transformers import SentenceTransformer
from typing import List, Optional
import numpy as np
class LocalEmbedder:
"""Local embedding with sentence-transformers."""
def __init__(
self,
model_name: str = "BAAI/bge-large-en-v1.5",
device: str = "cuda"
):
self.model = SentenceTransformer(model_name, device=device)
def embed(
self,
texts: List[str],
normalize: bool = True,
show_progress: bool = False
) -> np.ndarray:
"""Embed texts with optional normalization."""
embeddings = self.model.encode(
texts,
normalize_embeddings=normalize,
show_progress_bar=show_progress,
convert_to_numpy=True
)
return embeddings
def embed_query(self, query: str) -> np.ndarray:
"""Embed a query with BGE-style prefix."""
# BGE models benefit from query prefix
if "bge" in self.model.get_sentence_embedding_dimension():
query = f"Represent this sentence for searching relevant passages: {query}"
return self.embed([query])[0]
def embed_documents(self, documents: List[str]) -> np.ndarray:
"""Embed documents for indexing."""
return self.embed(documents)
# E5 model with inst🎯 Best For
- Claude users
- Software engineers
- Development teams
- Tech leads
💡 Use Cases
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Embedding Strategies to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embedding Strategies compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for Embedding Strategies?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install Embedding Strategies?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/embedding-strategies/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.