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tavily-search

Search the web via the Tavily API and return JSON, Markdown, or Brave-like results.

2|Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#query#web-search#results#tavily#snippet#markdown-output#search-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/augustscl/awesome-xiawang-skills --skill tavily-search-augustscl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily-search
Source: https://github.com/augustscl/awesome-xiawang-skills/tree/main/openclaw-tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/augustscl/awesome-xiawang-skills --skill tavily-search-augustscl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Enables retrieval of concise, relevant web search results (title, url, snippet, optional short answer) via the Tavily API when Brave web_search is unavailable or an alternative search provider is required, reducing token and reading load by returning a small set of focused results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Alternative web search backend: Use Tavily as a drop-in alternative to Brave web_search for assistant workflows that need links and short summaries.
  • Multiple output formats: Supports raw JSON, a Brave-like schema with title/url/snippet, and a compact Markdown list for human-readable results.
  • Configurable behavior: Control max results, include short answers, and choose search depth (basic or advanced).
  • Use Case: When asked to look up sources or verify facts, run a Tavily query to return top links and a short answer summary to cite sources without fetching full pages unless necessary.

Quick Start

Search the web for climate policy summary 2025 and return up to five results with titles, URLs, and short snippets.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get web search results with short summaries instead of full page fetches?▼

Web search via the Tavily API returns concise results containing titles, URLs, snippets, and optional short answer summaries, reducing token load by providing focused links without fetching full pages.

Can I use Tavily as an alternative to Brave web search for assistant workflows?▼

Tavily serves as a drop-in alternative to Brave web search, supporting a Brave-like schema with title, URL, and snippet outputs to integrate smoothly into existing assistant workflows requiring links and summaries.

What output formats are supported when retrieving search snippets via API?▼

Supported output formats include raw JSON for programmatic use, a Brave-like schema for compatibility, and a compact Markdown list for human-readable results when retrieving web search snippets via the API.

Do I need an API key to perform web searches using the Tavily search API?▼

Yes, you need a TAVILY_API_KEY provided via an environment variable or configured in a ~/.openclaw/.env file to authenticate and perform web searches using the Tavily search API.

How do I configure search depth and max results for web search queries?▼

You can configure behavior by setting max results to limit returned links and choosing between basic or advanced search depth to control the scope of your web search queries.

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