brave-search

Query the Brave Search API for web, image, video, and news results.

76|18|Updated Dec 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills --skill brave-search-vm0-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills/tree/main/brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills --skill brave-search-vm0-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides privacy-focused web search results via Brave's API, with no tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web and image search: Get results for websites and media.
  • News search: Retrieve current articles with descriptions.
  • Censorship-resistant summaries: Safe, private search.

Quick Start

Run a web search using Brave's API and display a few results with titles and URLs.

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform private web searches without tracking?

Private web search queries use Brave Search API to retrieve results with no tracking or data collection. Authenticate with your BRAVE_API_KEY via the X-Subscription-Token header and call the Brave Search API endpoint to get censorship-resistant results while maintaining user privacy.

Can I search images, videos, and news with Brave Search API?

Brave Search API supports multiple search types: web, image, video, and news queries. Each query type uses the same authentication method and returns results specific to that media type, enabling privacy-focused searches across different content categories.

What do I need to set up Brave Search queries?

You need a Brave API key stored in the BRAVE_API_KEY environment variable and curl to call Brave Search API endpoints. The API uses the X-Subscription-Token header for authentication and respects rate limits based on your plan.

How do I get AI-powered summaries from search results?

Brave Search API generates AI-powered summaries of search results automatically. Query the API and parse the response to access the summary data alongside standard result titles and URLs.

Does Brave Search work for censorship-resistant queries?

Yes, Brave Search provides censorship-resistant, privacy-focused results without tracking. The service is designed to return uncensored content while maintaining user anonymity through the API.