tavily

Query Tavily's REST API for structured web search results.

281|25|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/intellectronica/agent-skills --skill tavily-intellectronica
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/intellectronica/agent-skills/tree/main/plugins/tavily/skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/intellectronica/agent-skills --skill tavily-intellectronica

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Tavily enables real-time web search, extraction, mapping, crawling, and research by interfacing with Tavily’s REST API, delivering structured results that are reliable for downstream AI workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search: Retrieve up-to-date results with structured fields such as title, url, and content.
  • Extraction and summarization: Pull targeted content from pages and present it in a consistent format.
  • Site mapping and crawling: Discover related pages and build navigable structures for analyses.
  • Research workflows: Orchestrate multi-step investigations with optional deep-dive analysis and citations.

Quick Start

Ask Tavily to search the web for a topic and return structured results.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get structured web search results for AI workflows using a REST API?

Structured web search results for AI workflows are returned by querying the Tavily REST API, which delivers machine-readable fields like title, url, and content for reliable downstream processing.

Can I extract targeted content from specific web pages via API?

Yes, targeted content extraction from web pages is supported via the Tavily REST API, pulling page content and presenting it in a consistent, structured format for downstream use.

What's the best way to discover and map related pages on a website through an API?

Site mapping and crawling via the Tavily REST API discover related pages and build navigable structures, returning structured results that enable comprehensive site analyses.

Do I need an API key to authenticate web search and extraction requests?

Yes, a valid Tavily API key is required for Bearer authentication to access the https://api.tavily.com endpoint for web search, extraction, and crawling operations.

How does an API handle multi-step research workflows with citations?

Multi-step research workflows are orchestrated through the Tavily REST API research endpoint, which performs deep-dive analysis and returns structured results complete with citations.

What limitations should I expect when crawling websites with a web search API?

When crawling websites with the Tavily API, results depend on the target site's accessibility and structure; the API maps discoverable pages but cannot bypass access restrictions.