search

Search the web via API and return structured titles, URLs, authors, dates.

3.7k|235|Updated Oct 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/browserbase/skills --skill search-browserbase
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search
Source: https://github.com/browserbase/skills/tree/main/skills/search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/browserbase/skills --skill search-browserbase

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines web search tasks, providing quick access to URLs, titles, and metadata without the need for a full browser session, optimizing the research process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast Web Search: Find URLs, titles, and metadata for a given query.
  • Limited Results: Retrieve only the top hits based on user-defined limits.
  • URL Extraction: Get a list of URLs related to a specific topic.
  • Content Retrieval: Fetch content of the top result directly from the search.
  • Research Workflow: Build a research pipeline by combining search and fetch operations.

Quick Start

Use the search skill to find information about 'browser automation' and get the content of the first result.

Frequently Asked Questions about search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve structured web search results without launching a browser session?

You can retrieve structured web search results by sending queries through an API-based search interface, which returns titles, URLs, authors, and dates directly without needing a browser session.

Can I limit the number of URLs returned from a web search query?

Yes, you can limit web search results by specifying a user-defined limit, ensuring you only retrieve the top hits and a concise list of URLs related to your specific topic.

What is the best way to fetch the content of the top search result directly?

To fetch content from the top search result directly, use a research workflow pipeline that combines the initial search operation with a subsequent fetch operation to extract the webpage content.

Do I need curl to perform API-based information retrieval for research workflows?

Yes, curl is required as a dependency to execute the API-based information retrieval requests, enabling you to fetch structured data and build automated research pipelines efficiently.

Does this approach work for extracting URLs and metadata for data discovery?

Yes, this approach works for data discovery by streamlining web search tasks to quickly provide metadata such as authors, publication dates, titles, and URLs for any given query.