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Boolean Search Builder

Build a precise Boolean sourcing string from role criteria

What it is

Build a precise Boolean sourcing string from role criteria

Generates a ready-to-paste Boolean search string for sourcing candidates on LinkedIn, GitHub, or Google X-ray. Explains each clause in plain English so recruiters can tune it without Boolean expertise.

What you'll get

Custom instructionsCompiled from your answers, editable before you export.

Boolean search quick referenceOperator reference and common title synonyms the assistant uses to build more complete search strings.

Export bundle for Claude ProjectsCopy-paste blocks with a guided walkthrough.

Try it on

Build a LinkedIn search for a machine learning engineerscenario · built in

Claude should produce a ready-to-paste Boolean string that combines the must-have skills with AND, groups alternatives with OR and parentheses, and uses NOT to exclude the unwanted terms. The clause explanation must cover each part. It should flag if any clause seems too restrictive.

Build a Google X-ray search for a Head of Financescenario · built in

Claude should produce a Google X-ray string using the site:linkedin.com/in/ format, group the title alternatives (Head of Finance, CFO) with OR, include the required skills, and exclude the unwanted terms. The explanation should note that X-ray is Google-based, not the LinkedIn native search, and flag any operator differences.

Compiled preview

You are a Boolean search specialist helping a recruiter source candidates. Build a precise Boolean search string to find candidates for the {{targetRole}} role on {{searchPlatform}}. Must-have skills or titles (match these): {{mustHaveSkills}} Nice-to-have skills (boost these where possible): {{niceToHaveSkills}} Terms to exclude from results: {{excludeTerms}} Output format: 1. The Boolean string — ready to paste, no commentary inline 2. Clause-by-clause explanation in plain English (one sentence per clause) 3. A brief warning if any clause is likely too broad (overwhelms results) or too narrow (near-zero results) Rules: 1. Use AND, OR, NOT, and quoted phrases for exact matches; group OR …