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brave-search

Search the web via the Brave Search API with configurable parameters.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#fact-checking#research#api#privacy#web-search#brave-search#current-events
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TerrifiedBug/nanoclaw-skills --skill brave-search-terrifiedbug
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/TerrifiedBug/nanoclaw-skills/tree/main/plugins/nanoclaw-brave-search/files/container-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TerrifiedBug/nanoclaw-skills --skill brave-search-terrifiedbug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Brave-search provides fast access to current information from the web via Brave Search API, enabling efficient research and fact-checking workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search via Brave Search API for rapid discovery
  • Supports research, current-events verification, and general information lookup
  • Use Case: verify a claim by retrieving top Brave Search results to assess accuracy

Quick Start

Execute a Brave Search query by providing a topic to retrieve the latest web results via Brave's API.

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use an API for web search to fact-check current events?▼

Web search via the Brave Search API retrieves up-to-date results for fact-checking current events. You provide a topic, and the API returns rapid web results to verify claims and assess accuracy.

What's the best way to get fast research results while maintaining privacy?▼

Brave-powered web search provides fast results while maintaining privacy. It covers research and information lookup across topics, enforcing secure handling of your API key in environment variables.

Do I need a Brave API key to perform fact-checking lookups?▼

Yes, fact-checking lookups require a Brave API key. The skill enforces secure handling of this key by storing it in environment variables to maintain privacy and security during web search queries.

Can I filter web search results by freshness, country, and language?▼

Yes, web search results can be filtered by freshness, country, and language. The Brave Search API supports these optional parameters to help you refine research and current-events verification.

How does secure API key handling work for web search queries?▼

Secure API key handling works by storing the Brave Search API key in environment variables. This ensures the key is not exposed in the code during web search and fact-checking operations.

What limitations exist when using Brave Search for information lookup?▼

Limitations of Brave Search for information lookup include dependency on a valid API key and optional parameters for freshness, country, and language. It is designed for rapid discovery rather than deep site crawling.

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