brave-search

Search the web via Brave API and extract readable content previews.

Updated Jan 1, 2026

Search Tags:#web-search #node #brave #summaries #content-extraction #api-key

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npx skills add https://github.com/hcnimi/clawdis --skill brave-search-hcnimi

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Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/hcnimi/clawdis/tree/main/skills/brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hcnimi/clawdis --skill brave-search-hcnimi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Brave Search API enables fast discovery of web results and lightweight content extraction without a browser.

Core Features & Use Cases

Web search: query-based results with titles and URLs from Brave's API.
Lightweight content extraction: generate readable previews from target pages for quick research.
Use Case: gather article previews and citations for research, comparison, or summarization tasks.

Quick Start

Run the Brave Search script with your query to retrieve top results and optional content.

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract web content and search results without opening a browser?▼

You can extract web content and execute web search without a browser by using the Brave Search API. It returns titles, URLs, and optional extracted text previews to enable quick research and automated information gathering.

How do I use the Brave API to query web search results in Node?▼

To query web search results in Node, run the provided search script with your query and BRAVE_API_KEY. The script calls Brave's web search endpoint to return titles and URLs for your target research.

Do I need a Brave API key to retrieve article previews and citations?▼

Yes, a Brave API key is required to retrieve article previews and citations. The Skill relies on the BRAVE_API_KEY environment variable to authenticate requests to Brave's web search and content extraction endpoints.

What is the best way to gather article summaries from multiple web sources for comparison?▼

The best way to gather article summaries for comparison is using Brave Search's lightweight content extraction. The content script generates readable text previews from target pages, allowing quick source comparison and summarization.

Can I use this web search and extraction approach for large-scale content scraping?▼

This approach is designed for lightweight content extraction and quick information gathering, not large-scale content scraping. It provides readable previews from target pages, which suits comparative research tasks rather than heavy data extraction.

Why does my Brave Search script fail to return extracted text from web pages?▼

Your Brave Search script fails to return extracted text if the BRAVE_API_KEY is missing or invalid. Ensure the API key is configured correctly to authorize the web search and content retrieval endpoints for generating readable previews.