brave-search-skill

Query the Brave Search API for web results with configurable limits.

356|66|Updated Oct 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zeenie-ai/MachinaOS --skill brave-search-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brave-search-skill
Source: https://github.com/zeenie-ai/MachinaOS/tree/main/server/skills/web_agent/brave-search-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zeenie-ai/MachinaOS --skill brave-search-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Brave Search Skill helps you find reliable, privacy-focused web information quickly without relying on more-tracked search experiences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search for facts and sources: Retrieve links, titles, and snippets for questions about news, documentation, products, or general research.
  • Privacy-focused, independent results: Use Brave’s index designed to avoid user tracking and profiling.
  • Regional and language targeting: Tune results with country and search language parameters, plus SafeSearch filtering for safer browsing.

Quick Start

Connect the Brave Search skill to the agent's input-skill handle and connect the Brave Search node to the agent's input-tools handle.

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a privacy-focused web search for general research?

Retrieve regional search results by configuring country and search language parameters in your Brave Search API request. This returns localized titles, snippets, and URLs tailored to the specified geographic context.

Do I need an API token to get web search results?

Yes, you must include a Brave API token in the X-Subscription-Token header to authenticate web search requests. The API then returns structured results including titles, snippets, and URLs.

Can I filter explicit content from search results?

Yes, you can filter explicit content from search results using the SafeSearch parameter. This ensures safer browsing by restricting inappropriate links, titles, and snippets in the API response.

How do I retrieve regional search results for specific countries?

Retrieve regional search results by configuring country and search language parameters in your Brave Search API request. This returns localized titles, snippets, and URLs tailored to the specified geographic context.

What is the best way to integrate privacy-focused search into an agent workflow?

Integrate privacy-focused search by connecting the Brave Search skill to the agent's input-skill handle and the node to the input-tools handle. This enables automated information retrieval without user tracking.