suggest

Generate query autocomplete suggestions with typo resilience and entity metadata.

164|11|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brave/brave-search-skills --skill suggest-brave
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: suggest
Source: https://github.com/brave/brave-search-skills/tree/main/skills/suggest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brave/brave-search-skills --skill suggest-brave

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides real-time query suggestions as users type, improving search experience and helping users discover relevant queries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search-as-you-type UI: Powers autocomplete dropdowns for instant suggestions.
  • Query Refinement: Enhances partial or ambiguous queries before further processing.
  • Entity Detection: Enriches suggestions with entity information (title, description, image) for previews.
  • Typo Resilience: Handles common typos, providing clean suggestions without separate spellcheck.

Quick Start

Use the suggest skill to get query autocomplete suggestions for the partial query 'how to'.

Frequently Asked Questions about suggest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement autocomplete for search queries in my application?

You can implement query autocomplete by using this Skill to provide real-time search suggestions as users type. It powers autocomplete dropdowns and enhances partial queries before further processing.

Do I need a Brave Search API key to get search suggestions?

Yes, you need a valid Brave Search API key to access the query suggestion functionality. The Skill requires this key to process autocomplete requests and return real-time search suggestions.

Can search autocomplete handle user typos automatically?

Yes, the autocomplete functionality includes typo resilience to handle common spelling mistakes. It provides clean query suggestions automatically without requiring a separate spellcheck process.

What is entity detection in search query suggestions?

Entity detection enriches autocomplete suggestions with metadata like titles, descriptions, and images. This provides enhanced user previews directly within the search-as-you-type interface.

What's the best way to refine ambiguous search queries before processing?

The best way to refine partial or ambiguous queries is to pass them through the autocomplete Skill. It enhances incomplete user input into clear suggestions for downstream search processing.