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tavily

Perform live web search, extraction, mapping, and crawling via Tavily's REST API.

321|26|Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#llm#extraction#mapping#web-search#structured-output#crawling
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mkurman/tamux --skill tavily-mkurman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/mkurman/tamux/tree/main/skills/productivity/agent-skills/tavily
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mkurman/tamux --skill tavily-mkurman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide a curl-based interface to Tavily’s REST API for web search, extraction, mapping, crawling, and optional research. Return structured results suitable for LLM workflows and multi-step investigations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search, extraction, mapping, and crawling via Tavily REST API with structured outputs.
  • LLM-friendly outputs with titles, URLs, summaries, and citations.
  • Use cases include live information retrieval, site discovery, and data extraction when built-in tools are unavailable.

Quick Start

Ask Tavily to perform a web search or data extraction by calling the Tavily REST API with your query.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform live web search and return structured output for LLM workflows?▼

Live web search for LLM workflows is performed via Tavily's REST API /search endpoint, returning structured outputs with titles, URLs, summaries, and citations. It requires a Tavily API key to fetch fresh information when built-in tools are unavailable.

What's the best way to extract data from specific web pages for multi-step investigations?▼

Data extraction from specific web pages for multi-step investigations is handled by the Tavily REST API /extract endpoint. It provides LLM-friendly structured outputs suitable for site discovery and data retrieval using your Tavily API key.

Can I map and crawl websites to discover site structures via REST API?▼

You can map and crawl websites to discover site structures using the Tavily REST API /map and /crawl endpoints. These features enable site mapping and crawling to produce structured results for LLM workflows.

Do I need a Tavily API key to use web search and extraction endpoints?▼

A Tavily API key is required to authenticate and use the web search, extraction, mapping, and crawling REST API endpoints. You must supply this key to perform live information retrieval and generate structured outputs.

Why use a dedicated web search API instead of built-in tools for LLM information retrieval?▼

A dedicated web search API is used instead of built-in tools when you need fresh web information, site discovery, or multi-step investigations. It provides LLM-friendly outputs with citations that built-in tools cannot retrieve.

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