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brave-search

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

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#api#information retrieval#brave search#search#web scraping#content extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertwaltos/openclaw --skill brave-search-robertwaltos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/robertwaltos/openclaw/tree/main/skills/brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertwaltos/openclaw --skill brave-search-robertwaltos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a way to perform web searches and extract content from web pages without needing to open a browser, streamlining information gathering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Quickly find information on the web using Brave Search.
  • Content Extraction: Extract the main text content from a given URL, useful for summarizing articles.
  • Use Case: Get a quick summary of the latest news on a topic by searching Brave, and then extract the content of the top article for a more detailed read.

Quick Start

Search the web for 'latest AI advancements' and display the top 5 results with their content.

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a headless web search and extract content from web pages?▼

To perform a headless web search and extract content from web pages, you can use the Brave Search API to retrieve information and extract the main text content from specific URLs. This streamlines information gathering and research without requiring an open browser.

Do I need a Brave API key and Node.js to run web scraping and search tasks?▼

Yes, you need a Brave API key and Node.js runtime to run web scraping and search tasks. The environment variable BRAVE_API_KEY must be configured for the headless search execution to authenticate and retrieve results.

What is the best way to get a quick summary of the latest news on a topic?▼

The best way to get a quick summary of the latest news is to search the web for the topic, retrieve the top results, and then extract the main text content from the top article URL for a more detailed read.

Can I extract the main text content from a given URL for article summarization?▼

Yes, you can extract the main text content from a given URL for article summarization. This content extraction feature isolates the primary text of a web page, making it directly applicable for research and content summarization tasks.

Does web scraping with the Brave Search API support information retrieval without opening a browser?▼

Yes, web scraping with the Brave Search API supports information retrieval without opening a browser. It performs headless web searches to gather data and extract page content, streamlining the entire information collection process programmatically.

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