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brave-search

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

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#api#information retrieval#brave search#search#content extraction#web
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill brave-search-winsorllc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brave-search
Source: https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival/tree/main/.pi/skills/brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill brave-search-winsorllc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Quickly find information on the internet using Brave Search.
  • Content Extraction: Retrieve and format readable content from specific web pages as Markdown.
  • Use Case: You need to find the latest documentation for a specific API. Use this Skill to search for the official documentation and extract the key details directly into your notes.

Quick Start

Search for 'latest javascript features' and get up to 10 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 extract web page content as Markdown without using a graphical browser?▼

You can extract web page content as Markdown by using a Skill that integrates the @mozilla/readability library and turndown to fetch, process, and format readable text directly from URLs without a browser.

How do I search the web for API documentation and retrieve the results programmatically?▼

To search the web for API documentation programmatically, you can use a Skill that queries the Brave Search API and returns up to 10 results with their extracted content directly into your environment.

Do I need an API key to perform web searches and content extraction?▼

Yes, you need a Brave Search API key to perform web searches and content extraction. The Skill requires this key to authenticate requests and retrieve information from the web.

What is the best way to get readable content from specific web pages into my notes?▼

The best way to get readable content into your notes is to use content extraction tools that utilize jsdom and turndown-plugin-gfm to retrieve web pages and convert them into clean Markdown format.

Can I use turndown and readability to extract information from the web without a browser?▼

Yes, you can use turndown and @mozilla/readability to extract information from the web without a browser. These dependencies parse HTML content and convert it into Markdown for quick information retrieval.

Are there limitations when using content extraction for web search results?▼

Limitations of content extraction include relying on the Brave Search API for results and potential issues parsing dynamic JavaScript-rendered content, as the process focuses on retrieving static readable text.

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