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tavily_search

Performs AI-optimized web searches and extracts content via the Tavily API.

1|Updated Jan 30, 2026
Search Tags:#research#information retrieval#web search#search#content extraction#tavily
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iliagerman/mordecai --skill tavily-search-iliagerman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily_search
Source: https://github.com/iliagerman/mordecai/tree/main/skills/shared/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iliagerman/mordecai --skill tavily-search-iliagerman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides AI-optimized web search results, delivering concise and relevant information directly to AI agents, streamlining research and information retrieval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform targeted web searches with customizable result counts and depth.
  • Content Extraction: Extract raw content from specified URLs for further processing.
  • Use Case: When researching a new technology trend, use this Skill to quickly find and summarize the latest news and articles, providing a clear overview of the current landscape.

Quick Start

Use the tavily_search skill to search the web for 'latest advancements in renewable energy'.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily_search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform AI-optimized web search for information retrieval?▼

AI-optimized web search is performed using the Tavily API to execute targeted queries and extract concise content directly into your agent workflow. You can customize result counts and search depth to streamline research tasks.

How do I extract raw content from URLs for research and summarization?▼

To extract content from URLs, the Skill fetches raw data from specified addresses using the Tavily API. This provides unstructured text that you can pass to downstream AI agents for summarization or further processing.

Do I need Node.js and a TAVILY_API_KEY to run web search tasks?▼

Yes, you need a Node.js runtime environment and a valid TAVILY_API_KEY to authenticate API requests. These prerequisites are required to execute the scripts that perform the web search and content extraction.

What is the best way to get up-to-date web data for AI agents?▼

The best way to retrieve up-to-date web data for AI agents is using an AI-optimized search API like Tavily, which delivers concise and relevant information tailored for agent consumption rather than raw HTML pages.

Can I customize the search depth and result counts for web search queries?▼

Yes, the web search functionality allows you to customize both the number of results returned and the depth of the search. This ensures you gather the precise amount of information needed for your specific research task.

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