parallel-web

Automate web search and research with citation-enabled outputs saved to sources/.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill parallel-web-hayktarkhanyan
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: parallel-web
Source: https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research/tree/main/.claude/skills/parallel-web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill parallel-web-hayktarkhanyan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, parallel, parallel-web, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates web research and content gathering by leveraging Parallel's web APIs to search the internet, synthesize information, and verify citations, reducing manual research time and ensuring traceable sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Generate synthesized summaries with inline citations using the Parallel Chat API.
  • Deep Research: Produce comprehensive, multi-source reports with structured citations.
  • URL Extraction: Verify content from known URLs and extract focused excerpts.
  • Workflow & Reproducibility: Save all results to the sources/ folder for auditability.

Quick Start

Run a web search with a topic, then save the synthesized results to the sources/ folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about parallel-web

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate web research and generate summaries with inline citations?

To automate web research with citations, you use the Parallel Chat API to generate synthesized summaries from web searches. The skill extracts and verifies content, saving all results to the sources/ folder for reproducibility.

How do I extract specific content from a URL for a literature review?

URL content extraction for literature reviews is handled by the Parallel Extract API. It verifies content from known URLs and extracts focused excerpts, saving the gathered references for later auditability.

Do I need a PARALLEL_API_KEY to automate multi-source research reports?

Yes, automating multi-source research reports requires a PARALLEL_API_KEY. This key provides access to the Parallel Chat API for searching and synthesizing information, and the Extract API for verifying citations.

Can I save web search results and extracted sources for later auditability?

Yes, you can save web search results and extracted sources for auditability. The workflow automatically saves all synthesized research, multi-source reports, and URL extractions to the sources/ folder.

What is the best way to synthesize current-events analysis from multiple sources?

The best way to synthesize current-events analysis is using deep research features via the Parallel Chat API. It produces comprehensive, multi-source reports with structured citations, saving results to the sources/ folder.

Does this approach work for market intelligence gathering and general information gathering?

Yes, this approach works for market intelligence and general information gathering. It automates web search, multi-source research, and URL content extraction, applying structured citations to all outputs.