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tavily-search

Search the web and extract content via the Tavily API.

375|38|Updated Dec 2, 2025
Search Tags:#api#information retrieval#search#web scraping#content extraction#news
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CraftOS-dev/CraftBot --skill tavily-search-craftos-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily-search
Source: https://github.com/CraftOS-dev/CraftBot/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CraftOS-dev/CraftBot --skill tavily-search-craftos-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides AI-optimized web search results, delivering concise and relevant information tailored for AI agents, eliminating the need to sift through lengthy search engine result pages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform general web searches or focus on news topics.
  • Content Extraction: Extract the main content from specified URLs.
  • Customizable Results: Control the number of results and search depth.
  • Use Case: An AI agent needs to quickly gather the latest news on a specific company. It uses this Skill to search for "latest news about [Company Name]" and receives a summarized list of relevant articles.

Quick Start

Use the tavily-search skill to find information about the query "latest advancements in AI".

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract web content from specific URLs for AI agents?▼

To extract web content from specific URLs, the Tavily API processes the provided links and returns the main text content. This enables AI agents to ingest clean information without manual scraping.

What is the best way to get concise web search results for AI applications?▼

The best way to get concise web search results is using an AI-optimized API that filters out irrelevant page data. It returns summarized, relevant information directly tailored for AI agent consumption.

Can I filter news search results by date and control the result count?▼

Yes, you can filter news search results by date and control the result count. The API supports configurable parameters for news topics, allowing you to specify dates and limit the returned articles.

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

Yes, you need an API key to perform AI-optimized web searches. The process requires setting the TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable to authenticate your requests to the Tavily API.

How does deep search differ from a general web search?▼

Deep search differs from a general web search by increasing the search depth parameter. This allows the API to retrieve more comprehensive and detailed information compared to the standard concise search mode.

Why use an AI-optimized search API instead of standard web scraping?▼

You use an AI-optimized search API instead of standard web scraping to eliminate sifting through lengthy search engine pages. It directly delivers concise and relevant content formatted for AI agent processing.

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