parallel-web

Perform web search, deep research, and URL extraction with cited summaries.

783|65|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill parallel-web-leonchaox
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Skill: parallel-web
Source: https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/01-%E8%AE%BA%E6%96%87%E6%A3%80%E7%B4%A2%E4%B8%8E%E6%96%87%E7%8C%AE%E7%AE%A1%E7%90%86/parallel-web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill parallel-web-leonchaox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually gathering up-to-date web information by performing web search, deep research, and targeted URL content extraction with source citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search with citations: Quickly answer general knowledge and fact-finding queries using Parallel’s Chat search capability, returning synthesized summaries and sources.
  • Deep Research for synthesis: Produce comprehensive multi-source research reports (great for market/tech overviews and structured background sections) with inline citations.
  • URL Extraction for verification: Extract focused or full content from known URLs to verify citations or pull specific sections.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to run a deep web research query and return a cited report for your topic, then save the result into the sources folder for reproducibility.

Frequently Asked Questions about parallel-web

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

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How do I automate web research and generate cited summaries for a research objective?

Automating web research with cited summaries requires a tool that performs multi-source web search and content extraction. This approach synthesizes findings into structured reports with inline citations, ensuring your research objective is backed by verifiable sources.

What's the best way to extract content from a specific URL for citation verification?

Extracting content from a specific URL for citation verification is best achieved using a targeted web extraction API. This retrieves focused or full page content from known URLs, allowing you to verify sources and pull specific sections for your research.

Can I use deep web research for market and competitive intelligence synthesis?

Yes, deep web research can be used for market and competitive intelligence synthesis. By querying multiple sources, the process produces comprehensive background overviews and structured reports with inline citations to support strategic decision-making.

Do I need a specific API key to perform deep research and internet search?

Yes, performing deep research and internet search requires a configured PARALLEL_API_KEY. This key authenticates your requests to the Parallel Chat APIs, enabling web search, multi-source synthesis, and URL content extraction for cited reports.

How do I save web research results for reproducibility in scientific writing?

Saving web research results for reproducibility in scientific writing involves storing the synthesized output into a designated sources folder. This ensures your cited summaries and extracted URL content remain accessible for future reference and verification.

Does this approach work for current events and general web fact-finding?

Yes, this approach works for current events and general web fact-finding. It queries up-to-date internet sources to quickly answer general knowledge queries, returning synthesized summaries and verifiable citations for accurate information retrieval.