pinecone:docs

Fetches curated Pinecone documentation pages and data format references for API development.

68|12|Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pinecone-io/pinecone-claude-code-plugin --skill pinecone-docs-pinecone-io
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pinecone:docs
Source: https://github.com/pinecone-io/pinecone-claude-code-plugin/tree/main/skills/docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pinecone-io/pinecone-claude-code-plugin --skill pinecone-docs-pinecone-io

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Developers building with Pinecone often rely on outdated training data or guess at API parameters, vector schemas, and record formats, leading to incorrect code and failed requests. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Curated Documentation Index: Provides organized links to official Pinecone docs covering quickstarts, index creation, upserting, semantic/hybrid/lexical search, metadata filtering, and production checklists. - Data Format Reference: Includes exact JSON schemas for integrated index records, standard dense vectors, and sparse vectors used with upsert operations. - Use Case: While writing Python code to upsert records into an integrated embedding index, ask for the correct record format and receive the exact _id and chunk_text schema plus a link to the official upsert guide. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to look up the correct format and API parameters for upserting vectors into a Pinecone index.

Frequently Asked Questions about pinecone:docs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find the correct Pinecone API parameters when writing code?▼

Use this documentation reference to fetch the relevant official Pinecone docs page for your task, such as creating an index or upserting data. It organizes links by topic so the agent retrieves current parameters rather than relying on outdated training data.

What is the correct JSON format for Pinecone vector upserts?▼

Standard index vectors use an object with id, values (a float array matching index dimension), and optional metadata. Integrated index records use _id plus a text field matching the index fieldMap, with other fields stored directly as metadata.

Does Pinecone support sparse vectors for hybrid search?▼

Yes, Pinecone supports sparse vectors with sparse_values containing indices and values arrays of equal length. These are used for keyword or hybrid search alongside dense vector values, as documented in the data formats reference.

What should I do if a Pinecone docs page fails to load?▼

Append .md to the documentation URL to retrieve the markdown version of the page. If that fails, consult https://docs.pinecone.io/llms.txt, which lists all relevant documentation URLs.

When should I use integrated inference versus standard vector indexes?▼

Integrated inference indexes embed text automatically using a configured model, so you upsert records with raw text fields. Standard indexes require you to generate embeddings yourself and upsert dense vector values directly.