tavily

Search the web and extract URL content with structured results.

9|1|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/flaz78/9Lives --skill tavily-flaz78
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/flaz78/9Lives/tree/main/workspace/skills/tavily
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flaz78/9Lives --skill tavily-flaz78

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The tavily skill saves time by performing AI-powered web research and returning concise, usable results with citations instead of forcing you to manually browse and summarize pages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AI web search with structured results: Run tavily.search to get titles, URLs, extracted content, and an optional synthesized answer.
  • Targeted content extraction: Use tavily.extract to pull readable text from specific URLs you already found.
  • Source-based outputs: Produces evidence you can cite (title + URL), supporting tasks like fact-finding and up-to-date background research.

Quick Start

Search for recent information on your topic using the query you want, for example: "Use tavily.search with query 'latest developments in renewable hydrogen storage' and search_depth 'advanced' with max_results 5, and include_answer true."

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get AI-powered web search results with citations instead of manually browsing pages?

Run a search query using the tool's search function to retrieve titles, URLs, extracted content, and an optional synthesized answer. This replaces manual browsing by providing structured research outputs with citations.

What is the best way to extract readable text content from specific URLs I already found?

Use the content extraction function to pull readable text from specific URLs you already found. This delivers extracted content from previously discovered sources without requiring manual browsing or summarization.

Can I get a synthesized answer along with my web search results?

Yes, you can enable the include_answer parameter during your web search to receive an optional synthesized answer. This AI-generated summary is returned alongside the standard titles, URLs, and extracted content.

How do I configure deep-dive fact finding for recent topics using web search?

Configure deep-dive fact finding by setting search_depth to advanced and specifying your query. This supports research workflows for recent topics by delivering structured outputs with extracted content and citations.

Do I need any external dependencies or components to run AI web research?

No external dependencies or components are required to run AI web research and content extraction. The tool operates independently, requiring only query and URL inputs according to its schemas to deliver structured outputs.