tavily-search

Search the web via the Tavily API and return structured JSON results.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kbtime/openclaw-workspace --skill tavily-search-kbtime
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Skill: tavily-search
Source: https://github.com/kbtime/openclaw-workspace/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kbtime/openclaw-workspace --skill tavily-search-kbtime

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides fast access to current web information to reduce the time spent manually searching, summarizing, and verifying online sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Web Search: Query the public web via the Tavily API and receive ranked results.
  • Summarization & AI Answer: Optionally include an AI-generated concise answer alongside source snippets.
  • Filtering & Controls: Configure max-results, search-depth, include/exclude domains, include-quotes, and topic to refine results.
  • Use Case: A researcher or journalist can verify a claim, gather the latest news, and extract top source links with publication dates.

Quick Start

Use the tavily-search skill to search the web for AI latest developments and return a brief summarized answer with the top three source links.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a real-time web search and get an AI summarized answer?

Real-time web search with an AI summarized answer is performed by querying the web and optionally requesting a concise answer alongside source snippets. This Skill uses the Tavily API to retrieve ranked results and generate summaries for your query.

Can I filter web search results by domain and control the search depth?

You can filter web search results by configuring include or exclude domains, setting the search-depth, and adjusting max-results. These controls refine the returned ranked results to match your research or fact-checking requirements.

Does this web search tool require an API key to retrieve news and source links?

This web search tool requires an API key to authenticate with api.tavily.com. You must provide your key to retrieve real-time news, verify facts, and gather structured JSON results with source links.

What's the best way to fact-check a claim using current public web information?

The best way to fact-check a claim is to run a real-time web search for the specific statement, enable include-quotes, and review the ranked results with publication dates and source links returned in structured JSON format.

What structured format does the web search API return for topic research?

The web search API returns structured JSON results containing ranked sources, snippets, publication dates, and an optional AI-generated answer. This format supports direct integration into research workflows and fact verification pipelines.