findweb

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findweb

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Google search from the command line using findweb. Use this skill whenever you need to search the web for information — looking up documentation, researching error messages, finding API references, checking current facts, comparing libraries, or answering questions that require up-to-date information. Trigger this proactively whenever a task would benefit from a web search, even if the user didn't explicitly ask you to search. Also use this when the user asks you to install or set up findweb.

findweb — Google Search CLI

findweb is a Google search CLI powered by the system Chrome browser. It lets you search Google and get results directly from the terminal, with no API key required.

Installation

bun install -g findweb

Or run without installing:

bunx findweb "search query"

Requires: macOS, system Chrome (/Applications/Google Chrome.app), and Bun >= 1.3.11.

First Run — Google Login

The first time findweb runs on a fresh profile, it opens a Chrome window for Google sign-in. This is normal and only happens once — it reduces rate limiting from Google.

If the user hasn't logged in yet, run findweb login first to trigger the interactive sign-in flow. After sign-in, searches work headlessly from then on.

If the user reports issues with rate limiting or CAPTCHAs, suggest running findweb login to re-authenticate.

Searching

The simplest way to search:

findweb "your search query"

This returns numbered plain text results:

1. Page Title
https://example.com
Description text from search results.

2. Another Result
https://another.com
More description text.

This format is concise, readable, and works well for most use cases — showing results to the user, scanning for relevant links, or quickly finding an answer.

JSON Output

When you need to programmatically parse results (e.g., extracting URLs to fetch, filtering by domain, or building a list), use --json:

findweb --json "your search query"

Returns a JSON array:

[
  {
    "title": "Page Title",
    "url": "https://example.com",
    "snippet": "Description text from search results."
  }
]

Getting More Results

By default findweb returns 3 results. Use -n for more:

findweb -n 10 "react useEffect cleanup"

Batch Search

Search multiple queries at once — each runs in a separate Chrome tab:

findweb "query one" "query two" "query three" --parallel 3

This is much faster than running searches sequentially. Use it when you need to research multiple topics at once.

When and How to Search

Use findweb proactively whenever a task could benefit from current web information. Some examples of when to search:

• Error messages: Search the error text to find solutions
• Library/API docs: Look up current documentation, especially for version-specific features
• Facts and dates: Verify claims that could be outdated
• Comparisons: Research alternatives when helping the user choose between tools
• "How to" questions: Find current best practices or tutorials
• Unfamiliar topics: When the user asks about something you're not confident about

Search Strategy

1. Formulate a good query. Think about what a human would type into Google. Be specific — include library names, version numbers, error codes.

2. Read the results. The default plain text output is usually enough to identify relevant results. Use --json if you need to extract URLs or process results programmatically.

3. Follow up with WebFetch if needed. findweb gives you titles, URLs, and snippets. If you need the full content of a page, use WebFetch on the URL from the results.

4. Batch related searches. If you need to look up 3 things, run them as one batch command instead of 3 separate searches.

5. Search iteratively. If the first search doesn't give good results, refine the query and try again — just like a human would.

Example Workflow

User asks: "How do I set up server-side rendering with the latest version of Remix?"

# Step 1: Search for current docs
findweb -n 5 "remix server side rendering setup 2025"

Scan the results for the most relevant link, then read it:

# Step 2: Read the most relevant result using WebFetch

Synthesize the information and present it to the user with sources.

Options Reference

Option	Default	Description
--gl <country>	us	Google region hint
-l, --lang	en	Google UI language
-n, --num	3	Results per query
--parallel	4	Batch tab concurrency
--userDataDir	auto-detected	Chrome profile directory
--headed	false	Show the Chrome window
--json	false	Print output as JSON

Troubleshooting

• "Chrome not found": findweb looks for /Applications/Google Chrome.app. Make sure Chrome is installed at the default path.
• Rate limiting / CAPTCHAs: Run findweb login to sign in with a Google account.
• Bun not installed: Install with curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash.
• Stale results: Google caches results. Try a slightly different query or add a date to the search terms.