tavily-search

Q: How do I install tavily-search?

Run npx skills add https://skills.volces.com --skill tavily-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/tavily-search/ (personal) or .claude/skills/tavily-search/ (project).

by skills.volces.comProductivity & Automation

Use Tavily API for real-time web search and content extraction. Use when: user needs real-time web search results, research, or current information from the web. Requires Tavily API key.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://skills.volces.com --skill tavily-search

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads tavily-search automatically when relevant.
03
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.

Tavily Search Skill

Use Tavily API for real-time web search and content extraction.

When to Use

✅ USE this skill when:

"Search the web for [topic]"
"Find recent information about [subject]"
"Get current news about [topic]"
"Research [topic] online"
"Find up-to-date information"

When NOT to Use

❌ DON'T use this skill when:

Simple URL fetching → use web_fetch tool
No API key available → use web_fetch for specific URLs
Historical/archival data → use specialized archives

Setup

Get a Tavily API key from https://tavily.com
Set the API key in environment or config

Configuration

Set your Tavily API key in one of these ways:

Environment variable:

export TAVILY_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"

OpenClaw config:

Add to your openclaw.json:

{
  "tavily": {
    "apiKey": "your-api-key-here"
  }
}

Usage Examples

Basic Search

# Search for a topic
curl -X POST "https://api.tavily.com/search" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TAVILY_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "query": "latest AI developments 2026",
    "search_depth": "basic",
    "max_results": 5
  }' | jq .

Research Query

# Get detailed research results
curl -X POST "https://api.tavily.com/search" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TAVILY_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "query": "climate change impact on agriculture 2026",
    "search_depth": "advanced",
    "max_results": 10,
    "include_answer": true,
    "include_images": false
  }' | jq .

News Search

# Search for recent news
curl -X POST "https://api.tavily.com/search" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TAVILY_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "query": "technology news today",
    "search_depth": "basic",
    "max_results": 5,
    "include_raw_content": false
  }' | jq .

API Parameters

query: Search query string (required)
search_depth: "basic" or "advanced" (default: "basic")
max_results: Number of results (1-10, default: 5)
include_answer: Include AI-generated answer (true/false)
include_images: Include image URLs (true/false)
include_raw_content: Include full page content (true/false)

Error Handling

Check API key is set: echo $TAVILY_API_KEY
Test connection: Use the basic search example above
Rate limits: Tavily has usage limits based on your plan

Alternatives

If Tavily API is not available:

Use web_fetch for specific URLs
Use web_search with Kimi API (if configured)
Manual web browsing with browser tool

FAQ

What does the tavily-search skill do?

Use Tavily API for real-time web search and content extraction. Use when: user needs real-time web search results, research, or current information from the web. Requires Tavily API key.

How do I install tavily-search?

Run npx skills add https://skills.volces.com --skill tavily-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/tavily-search/ (personal) or .claude/skills/tavily-search/ (project).

Which AI agents can use tavily-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 tavily-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 tavily-search?

It is published by skills.volces.com in skills.volces.com. It has 665 recorded installs.

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tavily-search

Install

Install

Describe the task

Review the result

SKILL.md

Tavily Search Skill

When to Use

When NOT to Use

Setup

Configuration

Environment variable:

OpenClaw config:

Usage Examples

Basic Search

Research Query

News Search

API Parameters

Error Handling

Alternatives

FAQ

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