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brave-search

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

18|1|Updated Jan 20, 2026
Search Tags:#readability#web search#CLI#content extraction#headless#Brave API
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joshuadavidthomas/agentkit --skill brave-search-joshuadavidthomas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/joshuadavidthomas/agentkit/tree/main/skills/brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joshuadavidthomas/agentkit --skill brave-search-joshuadavidthomas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables rapid, browser-free web search and readable content extraction from Brave Search results, helping you gather up-to-date information and relevant passages without leaving your workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search via the Brave Search API without a browser.
  • Readable content extraction from results, including page titles and concise snippets.
  • Use cases: perform quick research, gather API references, and compile key passages for notes or documentation.

Quick Start

Set your Brave API key in the environment (BRAVE_API_KEY) and run the search scripts to query the web. Use search.js to perform a query and optionally --content to fetch readable content from results.

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract readable web content from search results without a browser?▼

This Skill performs browser-free web search and readable content extraction via the Brave Search API, returning page titles and concise snippets using Node.js scripts.

Do I need a Brave API key to perform web search and content extraction?▼

Yes, you need a Brave API key to perform web search and content extraction. It must be set in your environment as BRAVE_API_KEY before running the search scripts to query general topics or documentation.

How do I run a query to gather API references and current information?▼

To gather API references and current information, run the search.js script with your query. You can optionally use the --content flag to fetch readable content directly from the search results.

What's the best way to compile key passages for notes from web searches?▼

The best way to compile key passages for notes is to use the search.js script with the --content option, which fetches readable content and snippets from Brave Search results without leaving your workflow.

Does the Brave Search API work with Node.js for headless content extraction?▼

Yes, the Brave Search API works with Node.js for headless content extraction. The Skill relies on Node.js-based scripts to perform queries and extract readable content without requiring a browser.

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