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brave-search

Search the web and extract URL content as Markdown via Brave Search API.

1|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#information retrieval#brave search#search#web scraping#content extraction#headless
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/run6270/skill --skill brave-search-run6270
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/run6270/skill/tree/main/brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/run6270/skill --skill brave-search-run6270

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a way to search the web and extract content from web pages directly, without needing to open a web browser.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform searches using Brave Search and retrieve titles, links, and snippets.
  • Content Extraction: Fetch and extract the main readable content from a given URL as Markdown.
  • Use Case: Quickly find documentation for a programming library or get the key information from a news article without the distraction of a full browser.

Quick Start

Use brave-search to find the top 5 results for "how to use brave search skill".

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract main readable content from a web page directly without a browser?▼

Yes, you can perform web searches and extract content without a browser interface. It uses the Brave Search API to retrieve titles, links, and snippets, operating entirely within a Node.js environment.

Do I need a Brave Search API key to retrieve search results and snippets?▼

Yes, a Brave Search API key is required for full web search functionality. You must configure this key within your Node.js environment to execute the retrieval scripts and fetch results.

Can I use headless browser automation to scrape web pages and convert them to Markdown?▼

Headless browser automation fetches target URLs for content extraction. The Skill then applies Readability and Turndown libraries to parse the HTML and output the main readable content as Markdown.

What is the best way to find programming library documentation without opening a full browser?▼

The best way to find programming documentation without a browser is using an automated web search and extraction tool. It queries the Brave Search API and returns the top links and snippets directly to your environment.

Does this content extraction approach work with standard JavaScript and Node.js environments?▼

Yes, the content extraction approach works natively with Node.js environments. It utilizes standard JavaScript dependencies like jsdom for DOM construction and turndown for converting readable HTML into Markdown.

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