// Search the public web for up-to-date facts. Works out of the box with Jina (default, no API key needed); optionally Serper, Tavily, or Brave Search. Use when workbook context is insufficient and fresh external references are needed.
Plan and build Pi for Excel extensions safely: choose skill vs extension plugin vs connection, create flat SKILL.md skills, and handle API keys without asking users to paste secrets in chat.
Local terminal access via the tmux bridge. Use when the user asks about running shell commands, setting up the tmux bridge, or troubleshooting terminal connectivity.
Native Python execution via the local Python bridge. Use when the user asks about running Python locally, setting up the Python bridge, LibreOffice conversion, or troubleshooting Python connectivity.
Discover and call tools from configured MCP servers. Use when external capabilities are needed beyond built-in workbook tools.
| name | web-search |
| description | Search the public web for up-to-date facts. Works out of the box with Jina (default, no API key needed); optionally Serper, Tavily, or Brave Search. Use when workbook context is insufficient and fresh external references are needed. |
| compatibility | Requires Pi for Excel integration "web_search" to be enabled. Works immediately with Jina (default); Serper/Tavily/Brave require an API key. |
| metadata | {"integration-id":"web_search","tool-name":"web_search","docs":"docs/agent-skills-interop.md"} |
This repository exposes web search as a built-in integration in the Excel add-in.
web-searchweb_searchweb_search, fetch_page| Provider | API key | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jina (default) | Optional (for higher limits) | Works out of the box — no signup needed |
| Serper.dev | Required | Google SERP API, free tier available |
| Tavily | Required | AI-native search, free monthly credits |
| Brave Search | Required | Direct Brave Search API |
If a keyed provider fails (auth/rate-limit/server error), search automatically retries with Jina and surfaces a warning.
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