pi-web-access

Search the web, extract content to markdown, and retrieve code from repositories.

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/panamini/pi-tooling --skill pi-web-access
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pi-web-access
Source: https://github.com/panamini/pi-tooling/tree/main/skills/pi-web-access
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/panamini/pi-tooling --skill pi-web-access

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

You need fast, reliable research and content retrieval when an answer depends on up-to-date information from websites, documents, or repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search with evidence: Gather and summarize relevant sources from the open web, including citations for what you found.
  • Content extraction to markdown: Convert webpages, PDFs, videos, and local files into usable markdown content for analysis.
  • Code-focused retrieval: Run repository/code searches for technical context and implementation details.

Quick Start

Use the pi-web-access skill to search for the latest guidance and key facts about "sleep hygiene for shift workers" and return summarized evidence with sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about pi-web-access

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract content from a PDF or webpage into markdown for analysis?

To extract content into markdown, use the web access skill to fetch and convert webpages, PDFs, videos, and local files into usable markdown content. This allows you to directly analyze the retrieved information.

Can I search GitHub repositories for code during technical investigations?

Yes, you can perform code-focused retrieval to search GitHub repositories and code. This provides technical context and implementation details needed for technical investigations or project planning.

What is the best way to get cited answers from web search results?

The best way to get cited answers from web search is to use a retrieval workflow that gathers relevant sources and summarizes the evidence. This ensures your answers include citations for the facts found.

Does web content retrieval work for extracting information from videos?

Yes, web content retrieval works for videos by converting video content into markdown format. This allows you to capture and analyze information presented in video sources alongside webpages and PDFs.

Do I need direct model invocation to run web search and content retrieval workflows?

No, you do not need direct model invocation to run web search and content retrieval workflows. The skill supports web_search(), fetch_content(), and code_search() operations independently to enable retrieval.