web-search

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Search the web using the agent's built-in WebSearch tool. Use when you need to find current information, verify facts, or research topics. No API key required. Keywords: search, web, internet, lookup, find, research, current events, facts.

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web-searchagent-builtin-toolreal-time-informationfact-verificationresearch-workflow

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Web Search

Search the web using the agent's built-in WebSearch capability. No external API keys required.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:
  • You need to find current information not in your training data
  • The user asks about recent events, news, or updates
  • You need to verify facts or find sources
  • Research requires real-time web data
Do NOT use this skill when:
  • Information is already in your knowledge base
  • You're working with local files or code
  • You need advanced filtering (use 
    web-search-tavily
    instead)
  • A more specific research skill applies

How to Search

Use the agent's built-in WebSearch tool directly. The tool accepts a query string and returns relevant web results.

Basic Search

Simply invoke WebSearch with your query:
Query: "React 19 new features"

Effective Query Strategies

Be specific and include context:
  • Bad: "react hooks"
  • Good: "React 19 useActionState hook tutorial"
Include the year for current information:
  • Bad: "best TypeScript practices"
  • Good: "TypeScript best practices 2025"
Use domain-specific terms:
  • Bad: "how to make website fast"
  • Good: "web performance optimization Core Web Vitals"

When to Search Multiple Times

Search iteratively when:
  1. Initial results are too broad → Refine with more specific terms
  2. Looking for multiple perspectives → Search different phrasings
  3. Verifying facts → Search for corroborating sources
  4. Deep research → Start broad, then drill into specifics

Output Handling

After receiving search results:
  1. Cite sources - Always include URLs when sharing information
  2. Synthesize - Combine information from multiple results
  3. Verify - Cross-reference claims across sources
  4. Date-check - Note publication dates for time-sensitive information

Source Attribution Format

When sharing information from search results:
According to [Source Name](URL), ...

Sources:
- [Title 1](url1)
- [Title 2](url2)

Limitations

  • Results depend on the agent's WebSearch implementation
  • Cannot access paywalled or login-required content
  • May not have the most recent information (depends on indexing)
  • No domain filtering or relevance scoring (use 
    web-search-tavily
    for these features)

Related Skills

  • web-search-tavily - Advanced search with API key, domain filtering, and relevance scores
  • research-workflow - Structured research with planning and synthesis
  • fact-check - Verify specific claims against sources
  • claim-investigation - Investigate viral claims and social media content