search-fallback

Coordinate Tavily, Perplexity, Context7, Brave, and Bing APIs for fallback search results.

Updated Nov 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Khamel83/oneshot --skill search-fallback
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: search-fallback
Source: https://github.com/Khamel83/oneshot/tree/main/archive/v9/skills/search-fallback
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Khamel83/oneshot --skill search-fallback

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

WebSearch can fail or rate-limit, leaving you without search results. This Skill provides a robust fallback by coordinating free search APIs to retrieve results, reducing downtime and manual rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered fallbacks: tries Perplexity, Context7, Tavily, Brave, and Bing in order to maximize results.
  • Key discovery: detects available API keys from a secrets store and gracefully continues when none are configured.
  • Result shaping: formats results with titles, URLs, and concise snippets for quick consumption.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to perform a search using the fallback sequence when WebSearch is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions about search-fallback

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get search results when WebSearch fails or rate limits?

To get search results when WebSearch fails, this fallback mechanism coordinates multiple external APIs like Perplexity, Tavily, and Context7 to retrieve and format results automatically.

What is the best way to set up a resilient web search fallback sequence?

A resilient web search fallback sequence is best set up by ordering API calls across Perplexity, Context7, Tavily, Brave, and Bing to maximize results when the primary search fails.

Can I use this search fallback tool if I only have Tavily and Perplexity API keys?

Yes, you can use this search fallback tool with only Tavily and Perplexity API keys, as the key discovery feature detects available keys and gracefully continues when others are missing.

How does the fallback mechanism handle missing API keys during a search?

The fallback mechanism handles missing API keys by detecting available credentials from the secrets store and gracefully skipping unavailable APIs to continue the ordered search sequence.

What format do search results take when retrieved through the fallback APIs?

Search results retrieved through the fallback APIs are formatted with titles, URLs, and concise snippets, providing structured output designed for quick human consumption.