# Session Changes Log
**Date:** November 15, 2025
## Files Modified
### 1. searxng_mcp/search.py
**Changes:**
- Added `time_range` parameter to `search()` method
- Parameter allows filtering by: day, week, month, year, or None (all time)
- Passes time_range to SearXNG API when specified
**Lines changed:** ~10 lines added
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### 2. searxng_mcp/server.py
**Changes:**
- ✅ Added tracking to `github_repo` tool (completed from previous session)
- ✅ Added new `search_examples` tool (121 lines)
- Content type filtering (code/articles/both)
- Time range filtering
- Smart query enhancement
- Source indicators
- Complete tracking
**Lines changed:** ~150 lines added
**Total file size:** 574 lines
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### 3. README.md
**Changes:**
- Updated tool count from 5 to 6
- Added `search_examples` to tool list
- Updated tool behavior table with new tool documentation
- Added `MCP_USAGE_LOG` environment variable
- Updated module list in Development section
- Added Usage Analytics section
**Sections modified:** 4
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## Files Created
### 1. NEW_FEATURE_SUMMARY.md
**Purpose:** Technical documentation for search_examples tool
**Contents:**
- Feature overview
- Implementation details
- Parameter documentation
- Example usage
- Testing results
- Benefits and use cases
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### 2. QUICK_START_EXAMPLES.md
**Purpose:** User-friendly guide for search_examples
**Contents:**
- Common use cases with code examples
- Tips for best results
- Example queries table
- Output format examples
- Pro tips for effective searching
- Workflow combining multiple tools
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### 3. CURRENT_SESSION_COMPLETE.md
**Purpose:** Comprehensive session summary
**Contents:**
- Objectives completed
- Implementation details
- Testing summary
- Documentation deliverables
- Next steps recommendations
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### 4. SESSION_CHANGES.md
**Purpose:** Detailed changelog (this file)
**Contents:**
- List of all modified files
- List of all created files
- Summary of changes
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## Summary Statistics
### Code Changes
- **Files modified:** 3
- **Files created:** 4 documentation files
- **Lines added:** ~160 in production code
- **New tool:** search_examples (121 lines)
- **New feature:** time_range filtering in search
### Testing
- Created 3 test scripts (later removed)
- Verified all 6 tools
- Confirmed tracking working
- Validated search_examples functionality
### Documentation
- 4 new documentation files
- Updated README.md
- Total documentation pages: 7+
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## Git-Ready Summary
If committing to git, use:
```bash
# Modified files
searxng_mcp/search.py
searxng_mcp/server.py
README.md
# New documentation
NEW_FEATURE_SUMMARY.md
QUICK_START_EXAMPLES.md
CURRENT_SESSION_COMPLETE.md
SESSION_CHANGES.md
```
**Suggested commit message:**
```
feat: Add search_examples tool and complete usage tracking
- Complete usage tracking for github_repo tool
- Add new search_examples tool for code examples and tutorials
- Content type filtering (code/articles/both)
- Time range filtering (day/week/month/year/all)
- Smart query enhancement with site filters
- Source indicators for quick scanning
- Add time_range parameter to search() method
- Update documentation with new tool details
- Create comprehensive usage guides
All 6 tools now have complete tracking implementation.
```
---
## Testing Commands Used
```bash
# Test tracking system
uv run python test_tracking.py
# Test search_examples
uv run python test_examples_tool.py
uv run python test_examples_basic.py
uv run python test_final_examples.py
# Verify all tools
uv run python -c "from searxng_mcp.server import ..."
# Check tracking data
cat ~/.config/web-research-assistant/usage.json
```
---
## Before/After Comparison
### Before This Session
- 5 tools (4/5 with tracking)
- github_repo missing tracking
- No code examples search capability
- No time filtering in search
### After This Session
- 6 tools (6/6 with tracking) ✅
- All tools fully tracked ✅
- Specialized search_examples tool ✅
- Time filtering support ✅
- Comprehensive documentation ✅
---
**Session Status:** Complete ✅
**All Objectives Met:** Yes ✅
**Production Ready:** Yes ✅