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Search the web with Tavily for ranked results and content snippets.

Updated Feb 15, 2026

Search Tags:#search #web research #current information #tavily #domain filtering #source discovery

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ricable/mcai --skill search-ricable

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search
Source: https://github.com/ricable/mcai/tree/main/.agents/skills/search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ricable/mcai --skill search-ricable

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, npx, mcp-remote, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly find reliable web information without manually sifting through search results, making research faster and more focused.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search the web with relevance-ranked results and content snippets.
Narrow results by time range, domain, or search depth for focused research.
Use it to gather sources for research, verify claims, or monitor recent developments on a topic.

Quick Start

Use the search skill to find the most relevant current sources for your topic and return a concise summary of the best results.

Frequently Asked Questions about search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find current web information with domain filtering for research?▼

To find current web information with domain filtering, this search skill queries Tavily and returns relevance-ranked results with content snippets, applying time range and domain filters. It streamlines fact-finding and source discovery by narrowing results to specific domains.

What is the best way to gather sources for fact-finding across general web queries?▼

The best way to gather sources for fact-finding across general web queries is using this skill to search the web via Tavily. It provides relevance-ranked results and content snippets, enabling focused research and quick verification of claims.

Do I need API-key authentication to use Tavily for web research?▼

Yes, you need API-key or OAuth authentication to use Tavily for web research. This skill requires valid authentication to execute web searches and retrieve current information with relevance-ranked results and content snippets.

Can I control search depth and result ranking when discovering web sources?▼

Yes, you can control search depth and result ranking when discovering web sources. This skill supports search-depth controls and relevance ranking, allowing you to narrow results by time range or domain for focused research.

Does web research with this skill require JSON input validation?▼

Yes, web research with this skill requires JSON input validation. It processes search queries and applies filters like time range, domain, and search depth by validating JSON input to ensure accurate result retrieval from Tavily.

What are the limitations of using Tavily for monitoring recent developments?▼

Limitations of using Tavily for monitoring recent developments include dependency on OAuth or API-key authentication and JSON input validation. While it offers time and domain filters, results are constrained by the underlying search index and API rate limits.