web-search

name	web_search
description	Search the web for information. Use when you need to find current information, research topics, or fetch web content.

Web Search Skill

This skill enables you to search the web for information using the built-in searxng_web_search tool.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• You need current or up-to-date information
• Researching a topic that requires web lookup
• Fetching documentation or technical references
• Finding news or recent events
• Looking up APIs, libraries, or frameworks

Capabilities

• Search the web via the searxng_web_search tool
• Extract and parse search results
• Follow links to gather detailed information
• Summarize findings for the user

Available Tools and Commands

searxng_web_search

The built-in tool for all web searches.

Parameters:

• query (required): the user search query
• pageno (optional): page number for pagination (starts at 1)
• time_range (optional): filter by time — day, month, or year
• language (optional): language code such as en, ru, or all (default: all)

Basic Web Page Fetch

For fetching a specific page after finding its URL via search:

curl -L "URL"

Configuration

The tool reads the SEARXNG_URL environment variable to determine which SearXNG instance to use.

• Set in: Settings → Environment Variables
• Key: SEARXNG_URL
• Value: https://searx.example.com (your instance URL)
• Fallback: if not set, a default public instance is used

Guidelines

1. Always use the searxng_web_search tool for web searches
2. Cite sources by including URLs in your responses
3. For complex research, break down the query into multiple searches
4. Be mindful of rate limiting and respectful of web resources
5. For JavaScript-heavy sites, note that curl only fetches static content
6. Always verify information from multiple sources when possible

Example Usage

User: "What is the current weather in Tokyo?"

Your approach:

1. Use searxng_web_search with query "current weather Tokyo"
2. Parse results for weather data
3. Present formatted result to user

User: "Find recent news about AI"

Your approach:

1. Use searxng_web_search with query "recent news AI" and time_range: month
2. Extract relevant headlines and summaries
3. Present findings to user

Limitations

• No JavaScript execution (static content only)
• Rate limits on API calls
• Some sites may block automated access
• Complex pages may require parsing