tavily-search

Search Tavily's API to retrieve web results with snippets, scores, and metadata.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
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Skill: tavily-search
Source: https://github.com/family3253/skill/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/family3253/skill --skill tavily-search-family3253

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Tavily-search enables fast retrieval of relevant web content by querying Tavily's LLM-optimized search API and returning content snippets, scores, and metadata to accelerate research and discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search with structured results including snippets and relevance scores.
  • Use cases include literature discovery, market research, and domain-restricted queries across multiple topics.
  • Real-world example: a researcher fetches top sources on "quantum computing trends" with domain filters.

Quick Start

Run the search tool with a JSON payload containing your query to fetch results instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve web search snippets and relevance scores for market research?

To retrieve web search snippets and relevance scores, query Tavily's LLM-optimized API with a JSON payload. It returns content snippets and metadata to accelerate market research and competitive analysis across multiple domains.

Can I filter web search results by specific domains and time range?

Yes, you can filter web search results by specific domains and time range. The API accepts optional parameters including include_domains, time_range, and max_results to narrow down your query output for targeted topic exploration.

Do I need an API key to perform LLM-powered web searches?

Yes, you need an API key to perform LLM-powered web searches. You must have a Tavily account and include your API key, or use an OAuth flow via MCP, to authenticate your JSON payload search requests.

What is the best way to get raw content from web search results for topic exploration?

The best way to get raw content is using the include_raw_content parameter in your JSON payload. This instructs the search API to fetch full raw content alongside standard snippets and relevance scores for topic exploration.

Does the Tavily search API require installing jq to parse results?

The Tavily search API requires jq to parse results. This dependency processes the JSON output returned by the scripts, allowing you to extract specific fields from the retrieved metadata efficiently.