sec_edgar

Search full-text SEC EDGAR filings and return matching URLs and snippets.

40|6|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xmariowu/Autosearch --skill sec-edgar
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Skill: sec_edgar
Source: https://github.com/0xmariowu/Autosearch/tree/main/autosearch/skills/channels/sec_edgar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xmariowu/Autosearch --skill sec-edgar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

US researchers and analysts struggle to locate authoritative, full-text SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) quickly across many companies; manual searches are time-consuming and error-prone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full-text EDGAR search across US-listed companies, returning direct filing URLs and concise snippets.
  • Use cases include financial history review, regulatory disclosures, risk factors assessment, MD&A analysis, and cross-filing comparison.
  • Use Case Example: Imagine analyzing a portfolio of firms to compare risk factors disclosed in latest 10-K filings and note management commentary.

Quick Start

Query SEC filings for a US-listed company and review the latest 10-K, 10-Q, or 8-K with full-text results.

Frequently Asked Questions about sec_edgar

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search SEC filings for full-text matches across 10-K and 10-Q reports?

You can search SEC filings by performing a full-text EDGAR query across 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K reports. This returns concise evidence items with direct URLs, titles, and snippets for US-listed companies.

What is the best way to find regulatory disclosures and risk factors in SEC EDGAR filings?

Finding regulatory disclosures in SEC EDGAR filings is done via full-text search across 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K documents. Results include direct filing URLs and snippets to review risk factors and management commentary.

Can I retrieve 8-K filings for specific company events using full-text search?

Yes, you can retrieve 8-K filings for specific company events using full-text EDGAR search. The search scopes to US-listed entities and returns matching filings with titles, snippets, and direct URLs.

Does searching EDGAR full-text filings require a specific User-Agent policy?

Searching EDGAR full-text filings enforces access via the SEC's User-Agent policy to retrieve regulatory disclosures. This ensures compliant access to 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings for US-listed entities.

What happens when an SEC filing search encounters an API error?

When an SEC filing search encounters an API error, the query gracefully handles it by returning an empty result set. This prevents interruptions during financial history reviews and cross-filing comparisons.

Are SEC EDGAR full-text searches limited to US-listed companies only?

Yes, SEC EDGAR full-text searches are scoped exclusively to US-listed entities. You can retrieve 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K regulatory disclosures with concise snippets and direct URLs for these companies.