brave-search

Perform browserless web searches and extract readable markdown content from results.

Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#api #readability #search #web #brave #content-extraction

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Lutra23/content-workflow --skill brave-search-lutra23

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Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/Lutra23/content-workflow/tree/main/skills/brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lutra23/content-workflow --skill brave-search-lutra23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @mozilla/readability, jsdom, turndown, turndown-plugin-gfm, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Brave Search provides fast, browserless web search and content extraction to replace manual web browsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Headless Brave Search queries return titles, links, and snippets for quick information gathering.
Optional content extraction fetches the readable markdown content of result pages for offline review.
Suitable for quickly locating documentation, API references, or current facts without leaving your environment.

Quick Start

Search for a topic on the web and fetch the readable content of the top result.

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform browserless web search and get readable content directly in my environment?▼

Browserless web search is performed by querying Brave Search to return titles, links, and snippets, with an optional step to fetch and extract readable markdown content for offline review.

How does web content extraction work for converting HTML pages into markdown?▼

Web content extraction works by fetching result pages and applying readability-based parsing to strip clutter, converting the readable HTML into structured markdown content for offline reading.

Can I use this headless search to quickly locate API references and documentation?▼

Yes, you can use headless search to quickly locate API references and documentation. It targets current information and technical docs, returning structured results without manual web browsing.

Do I need a browser environment to extract readable web content from search results?▼

No, you do not need a browser environment to extract readable web content. The browserless search queries target web pages directly and use readability-based extraction to produce structured markdown.

What is the best way to gather current facts from the web without leaving my development setup?▼

The best way to gather current facts without leaving your setup is using headless web search. It parses search results to provide titles, links, and snippets, and optionally fetches full page content.

What are the limitations of using readability-based extraction for web search content?▼

A limitation of readability-based extraction is that it relies on parsing standard web page structures. It may fail to extract readable content from pages heavily relying on dynamic JavaScript rendering or non-standard layouts.