tavily

Name: tavily
Availability: InStock
Author: merkyorlynn

Perform AI-optimized web searches and extract page content via Tavily API.

37|4|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#information retrieval #web search #ai agent #citations #tavily #source extraction #news research

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/MerkyorLynn/Lynn --skill tavily-merkyorlynn

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/MerkyorLynn/Lynn/tree/main/skills2set/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MerkyorLynn/Lynn --skill tavily-merkyorlynn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of finding relevant, AI-consumable information across the web quickly without manually filtering noisy search pages.

Core Features & Use Cases

AI-optimized web search: Fetches relevant sources for agent workflows, including optional Tavily-generated answers.
Deep research mode: Uses advanced search for broader coverage when the question requires more context.
Content extraction by URL: Converts specific web pages into extracted raw content suitable for downstream summarization or citation.
Use case: When drafting a report about a niche topic, use search to gather high-signal sources, then extract key pages to produce a clean, cited summary.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to run the Tavily search for "recent changes in EU AI Act transparency requirements" and return the top relevant sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I retrieve AI-ready web search results for agent workflows?▼

To retrieve AI-ready web search results, this Skill performs AI-optimized web search to fetch relevant sources and optional generated answers. It returns structured results suitable for downstream agent reasoning and citation.

Can I extract raw content from specific URLs for summarization?▼

Yes, you can extract raw content from specific URLs. This Skill calls content extraction endpoints to convert targeted web pages into clean text suitable for downstream summarization or citation.

Do I need an API key to perform AI-optimized web search?▼

Yes, you need a valid TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable to perform AI-optimized web search. The Skill requires this key to authenticate and call the Tavily search and extract endpoints successfully.

What's the best way to research news topics with time-window filtering?▼

The best way to research news topics with time-window filtering is using the news-focused query mode. This Skill supports advanced search parameters to fetch news sources while applying optional time constraints for targeted results.

Does deep research mode provide broader source coverage for complex queries?▼

Deep research mode provides broader source coverage for complex queries. This Skill uses advanced search capabilities to gather high-signal sources and more context when a question requires comprehensive web research.