web-search
Search the web using the agent's built-in WebSearch tool. Use when you need to find current information, verify facts, or research topics. No API key required. Keywords: search, web, internet, lookup, find, research, current events, facts.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/jwynia/agent-skills --skill web-search- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads web-search automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Web Search
Search the web using the agent's built-in WebSearch capability. No external API keys required.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- You need to find current information not in your training data
- The user asks about recent events, news, or updates
- You need to verify facts or find sources
- Research requires real-time web data
Do NOT use this skill when:
- Information is already in your knowledge base
- You're working with local files or code
- You need advanced filtering (use
web-search-tavilyinstead) - A more specific research skill applies
How to Search
Use the agent's built-in WebSearch tool directly. The tool accepts a query string and returns relevant web results.
Basic Search
Simply invoke WebSearch with your query:
Query: "React 19 new features"
Effective Query Strategies
Be specific and include context:
- Bad: "react hooks"
- Good: "React 19 useActionState hook tutorial"
Include the year for current information:
- Bad: "best TypeScript practices"
- Good: "TypeScript best practices 2025"
Use domain-specific terms:
- Bad: "how to make website fast"
- Good: "web performance optimization Core Web Vitals"
When to Search Multiple Times
Search iteratively when:
- Initial results are too broad → Refine with more specific terms
- Looking for multiple perspectives → Search different phrasings
- Verifying facts → Search for corroborating sources
- Deep research → Start broad, then drill into specifics
Output Handling
After receiving search results:
- Cite sources - Always include URLs when sharing information
- Synthesize - Combine information from multiple results
- Verify - Cross-reference claims across sources
- Date-check - Note publication dates for time-sensitive information
Source Attribution Format
When sharing information from search results:
According to [Source Name](URL), ...
Sources:
- [Title 1](url1)
- [Title 2](url2)
Limitations
- Results depend on the agent's WebSearch implementation
- Cannot access paywalled or login-required content
- May not have the most recent information (depends on indexing)
- No domain filtering or relevance scoring (use
web-search-tavilyfor these features)
Related Skills
- web-search-tavily - Advanced search with API key, domain filtering, and relevance scores
- research-workflow - Structured research with planning and synthesis
- fact-check - Verify specific claims against sources
- claim-investigation - Investigate viral claims and social media content
FAQ
What does the web-search skill do?
Search the web using the agent's built-in WebSearch tool. Use when you need to find current information, verify facts, or research topics. No API key required. Keywords: search, web, internet, lookup, find, research, current events, facts.
How do I install web-search?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/jwynia/agent-skills --skill web-search in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/web-search/ (personal) or .claude/skills/web-search/ (project).
Which AI agents can use web-search?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is web-search safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains web-search?
It is published by jwynia in jwynia/agent-skills. It has 776 recorded installs.
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