ai-web-search

Delegate web research to an external AI CLI with source URLs.

2|Updated Jun 1, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill ai-web-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ai-web-search
Source: https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles/tree/main/AI-configs/skills/ai-web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill ai-web-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of getting reliable, up-to-date information from the web when your local tools are unavailable or you want a second-opinion search with verifiable source links.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Delegated web research: Sends your query to an external AI CLI (Gemini or Claude) specialized for web search and fetching.
  • Source URL reporting: Requests concise answers that include source URLs so you can validate claims.
  • Safety-focused tool restriction: Limits the delegated agent to web search, web fetch, and read-only file access, while forbidding edits and shell/write actions.

Example use case: you ask for current details about a topic (e.g., a recent product change), and you want the assistant to verify information using sources from the live web.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run the delegated web search for your question and return an answer with source URLs.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-web-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get AI web search results with source URLs when local web tooling is missing?

You can delegate internet research to an external AI CLI like Gemini or Claude to fetch web search results with verifiable source URLs. This approach works when your local web tooling is missing or when you want a second-opinion web investigation.

Can I use Claude or Gemini to perform a second-opinion web search and summarization?

Yes, you can delegate your query to either Claude or Gemini to perform a second-opinion web search and summarization. The delegated AI investigates the live web and returns concise answers with source URLs for validation.

How does AI delegation restrict tools to ensure safe web fetching?

AI delegation restricts the external agent to web search, web fetch, and read-only file access. It explicitly denies write, edit, and shell actions to ensure safe web fetching and prevent unauthorized system modifications during research.

What are the execution requirements for delegating web searches to another AI?

Delegating web searches requires non-interactive execution and a timeout of at least 60 seconds. This ensures the external AI CLI has sufficient time to fetch live web data and return summarized answers with source URLs.

Does AI-backed web research work for finding current details about recent product changes?

AI-backed web research works for finding current details about recent product changes by querying the live web. The delegated AI investigates the topic and provides an answer with source URLs so you can verify the claims.

Why does delegated web search require a timeout of at least 60 seconds?

Delegated web search requires a timeout of at least 60 seconds because the external AI CLI needs time to perform non-interactive web fetching, read the content, and summarize the results with source URLs before the process terminates.