tavily

Search the web via Tavily API with configurable modes and topic filters.

Updated Mar 25, 2026

Search Tags:#api #ai #search #web #results #tavily

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/hzxyayaya/open_claw_obsidian --skill tavily-hzxyayaya

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Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/hzxyayaya/open_claw_obsidian/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hzxyayaya/open_claw_obsidian --skill tavily-hzxyayaya

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

AI agents often need fast, reliable web results but must filter noise and surface concise, relevant content from diverse sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Tavily-powered search: Query Tavily API to retrieve concise, relevance-ranked results for AI agents.
Configurable results: Control number of results, depth, topic (general or news) and, for news, a days window.
Extract & summarize: Use extract.mjs to pull content from URLs for quick context in research, analysis, or decision making.

Quick Start

Ask Tavily to search a query and return concise results.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

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How do I get concise web search results for an AI agent?▼

You can get concise web search results for an AI agent by querying a search API that filters noise and returns relevance-ranked sources. This provides structured outputs specifically suitable for downstream AI workflows and decision-making.

How do I filter AI web search results to only include recent news?▼

To filter AI web search results for recent news, you configure the search topic parameter to news and apply an optional day limit. This narrows the query to only surface recent news articles within the specified timeframe.

Do I need an API key to use Tavily for web search?▼

Yes, you need an API key to use Tavily for web search. You must configure a Tavily API key in the TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable before executing search queries or extracting content from URLs.

Can I extract content from specific URLs for AI research?▼

Yes, you can extract content from specific URLs for AI research by using the extract script. This pulls content directly from web pages to provide quick context for analysis, research, or automated decision-making workflows.

What is the best way to control the depth of web search results for AI workflows?▼

The best way to control the depth of web search results for AI workflows is to configure the search mode and result count parameters. You can select basic or advanced search modes to match the required detail level for your query.