information-retrieval

Retrieve web, news, weather, currency, and market information for user questions.

2|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cris-m/VoiceAgent --skill information-retrieval-cris-m
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: information-retrieval
Source: https://github.com/cris-m/VoiceAgent/tree/main/agent/assistant/skills/information-retrieval
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cris-m/VoiceAgent --skill information-retrieval-cris-m

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of finding reliable, up-to-date information quickly so you can answer questions, verify claims, and make decisions without manually searching across many sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search & contextual lookups: Retrieves relevant results and synthesizes them into a concise answer for questions like definitions, comparisons, and “how do I” queries.
  • News & current events: Pulls recent articles and produces a voice-friendly summary for quick briefings on what’s happening now.
  • Weather, markets, and exchange rates: Delivers location-based weather information plus currency/market lookups for practical planning.
  • Fact-checking & verification: Cross-references multiple sources and supports claim verification workflows to reduce misinformation risk.
  • Follow-up enrichment: Uses conversational context to gather additional details for ongoing discussions (e.g., when you mention a place, event, or topic).

Quick Start

Ask the assistant: "What’s the latest news on AI regulations, and give me a brief summary."

Frequently Asked Questions about information-retrieval

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

FAQPage Schema
How does web search and contextual enrichment work for quick fact checking?

Web search and contextual enrichment work by routing user queries to multiple data sources, aggregating the results, and cross-referencing them to verify claims and synthesize concise, fact-checked answers.

How do I get a current news summarization for a specific topic?

To get current news summarization, ask the assistant for a briefing on your topic. It pulls recent articles from the web and produces a voice-friendly summary of what is happening now.

Can I use this for currency conversion and weather lookup in the same query?

Yes, you can use this for currency conversion and weather lookup simultaneously. The system routes your query to the appropriate tools to deliver location-based weather information and exchange rates for planning.

What is the best way to retrieve real-time market data and definitions?

The best way to retrieve real-time market data and definitions is by asking a direct question. The query-to-tool routing mechanism fetches fresh data from real-world sources and structures it into a concise response.

Does this information retrieval tool support follow-up questions using conversational context?

Yes, this information retrieval tool supports follow-up enrichment. It uses conversational context to gather additional details when you mention a place, event, or topic in ongoing discussions.

Are there limitations when using web search for personal-assistant scenarios?

A limitation of using web search for personal-assistant scenarios is that freshness handling and result aggregation depend entirely on the availability and accuracy of external real-world data sources at query time.