tavily

Perform AI-optimized web and news searches with the Tavily API.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/baoxukang123/calculator-web --skill tavily-baoxukang123
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/baoxukang123/calculator-web/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/baoxukang123/calculator-web --skill tavily-baoxukang123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides AI-optimized web search capabilities, delivering concise and relevant results tailored for AI agents, streamlining information retrieval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform general web searches with customizable result counts and deep search options.
  • News Search: Filter search results for current events within a specified number of days.
  • Content Extraction: Extract the main content from provided URLs.
  • Use Case: An AI agent needs to research the latest advancements in renewable energy. It can use this Skill to search for relevant news articles and academic papers, receiving summarized information to inform its next actions.

Quick Start

Use the tavily skill to search the web for 'latest AI research papers'.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform AI-optimized web searches for an agent workflow?

AI-optimized web searches deliver concise, relevant results tailored for AI agents. You perform web searches with customizable result counts and deep search options to retrieve information for your agent workflow.

Can I extract main content from a specific URL using web search APIs?

Yes, content extraction from URLs retrieves the main content from provided web pages. Using the Tavily API, you can extract clean text from specific URLs, streamlining information retrieval for your application.

How do I search for recent news articles within a specific timeframe?

News search filters web results for current events within a specified number of days. You can search for news articles by defining a recency parameter to retrieve recent updates and events.

What do I need to authenticate and use the Tavily API for information retrieval?

To use the Tavily API for information retrieval, you need a TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable for authentication. This API key validates your requests when performing web or news searches.

Does web search support deep search options for academic papers?

Yes, web search supports a deep search option to find detailed information like academic papers. You can configure the search depth parameter to retrieve comprehensive results on topics such as renewable energy advancements.

What are the limitations of using AI-powered web search for content extraction?

AI-powered web search for content extraction relies on the Tavily API and requires a valid TAVILY_API_KEY. Limitations include API rate limits and the ability to extract content only from accessible, non-restricted URLs.