search-web

Search the web, evaluate source credibility, and synthesize cited findings.

5|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SteveFeldman/agents-skills --skill search-web-stevefeldman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search-web
Source: https://github.com/SteveFeldman/agents-skills/tree/main/skills/search-web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SteveFeldman/agents-skills --skill search-web-stevefeldman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of finding information on the web, evaluating the credibility of sources, and synthesizing the findings into a coherent answer with citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Searching: Leverages a WebSearch tool to find relevant information.
  • Source Evaluation: Prioritizes authoritative sources and discards low-quality or irrelevant results.
  • Content Fetching: Uses WebFetch to retrieve full content from promising URLs.
  • Synthesis & Citation: Combines information from multiple sources and provides verifiable URLs for each claim.
  • Use Case: Ask a complex question about a new technology, and get a synthesized answer with links to the most relevant and trustworthy documentation and articles.

Quick Start

Use the search-web skill to find and summarize information about the latest advancements in quantum computing.

Frequently Asked Questions about search-web

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize web search results with citations for research?

To synthesize web search results with citations, this Skill automates retrieving web content, evaluating the credibility of sources, and combining the findings into a coherent answer with verifiable URLs for each claim.

What's the best way to evaluate source credibility during information retrieval?

Evaluating source credibility during information retrieval involves prioritizing authoritative sources while discarding low-quality or irrelevant results to ensure the final synthesized content is trustworthy and accurate.

How does web search and content fetching work for complex research questions?

Web search and content fetching works by first finding relevant information with WebSearch, then using WebFetch to retrieve full content from promising URLs before synthesizing the findings with citations.

Can I use this skill to gather up-to-date web-based knowledge for content creation?

Yes, you can use this skill to gather up-to-date web-based knowledge for content creation, as it searches the web and synthesizes findings to support research and information gathering tasks.

Does synthesizing web info require WebSearch and WebFetch tools?

Yes, synthesizing web info requires WebSearch and WebFetch tools for information retrieval and content acquisition to automate finding, evaluating, and combining sources with citations.

Are there limitations when evaluating source credibility for web-based research?

A key limitation when evaluating source credibility for web-based research is the reliance on the availability and quality of external sources, as the skill discards low-quality results but cannot generate information it cannot find.