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google-web-search

Search the web via Google Custom Search and return titles, snippets, links, and optional image results.

186|56|Updated Aug 13, 2025
Search Tags:#web-search#information-retrieval#google-search#research-tool#search-results#image-results
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-strands-agent-with-agentcore --skill google-web-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: google-web-search
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-strands-agent-with-agentcore/tree/main/chatbot-app/agentcore/skills/google-web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-strands-agent-with-agentcore --skill google-web-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Google web search with integrated image results helps users quickly retrieve relevant web content along with associated images, streamlining research and information gathering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Google Custom Search integration to return web results with titles, snippets, and links, with optional image results.
  • Image results included by default (toggleable via include_images) to enrich research and presentation material.
  • Use Case: perform literature or fact-finding research and cite sources with visual references in reports or analyses.

Quick Start

Query Google Web Search for a topic and request image results to be included in the output.

Frequently Asked Questions about google-web-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve web search results and images in a single query?▼

Google Web Search uses Google Custom Search API integration to return titles, snippets, and links, with an include_images flag to toggle image results for research and competitive analysis.

Can I include image results in my web search output for presentations?▼

Yes, image results are included by default to enrich research and presentation material, and you can toggle them using the include_images flag when querying Google Custom Search.

Do I need a Google Custom Search API key to perform web searches?▼

Yes, this Skill requires integration with the Google Custom Search API to return titles, snippets, links, and optional image results for research and competitive analysis.

What is the best way to gather competitive analysis data with visual references?▼

Query Google Custom Search with the include_images flag enabled to retrieve titles, snippets, links, and image results, streamlining competitive analysis and fact-finding research.

How do I toggle image results when searching the web for fact-finding research?▼

Use the include_images flag when querying Google Custom Search to toggle image results on or off, customizing web search output for literature research and fact-finding.

What are the limitations of using Google Custom Search for information retrieval?▼

Google Custom Search returns titles, snippets, links, and optional images, supporting research and competitive analysis but limited to indexed web content via the Google Custom Search API.

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