| name | web-search |
| description | Search the web for current information, news, documentation, and answers. Use when the user asks about recent events, needs factual information you're uncertain about, or requests real-time data like weather, stocks, or sports scores. |
| metadata | {"version":"1.0","requires_auth":false,"requires_google_auth":false,"requires_online":true,"tools":[{"name":"search_web","description":"Perform a web search and return relevant results","parameters":{"query":{"type":"string","description":"The search query","required":true}}},{"name":"fetch_webpage","description":"Fetch and extract main content from a specific URL","parameters":{"url":{"type":"string","description":"The URL to fetch","required":true}}}]} |
Web Search Skill
Search the internet for information to answer user questions.
When to Use
- Questions about current events or recent news
- Facts you're uncertain about
- Real-time data (weather, stocks, sports)
- Technical documentation or references
Guidelines
- Use clear, specific search queries
- Search first, then fetch specific pages if needed
- If the search doesn't return what you need, fetch_webpage to get more information
- Always cite sources with markdown-formatted links
