tavily-search

Automate real-time web search and content extraction via the Tavily API.

231|24|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LichAmnesia/lich-skills --skill tavily-search-lichamnesia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: tavily-search
Source: https://github.com/LichAmnesia/lich-skills/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LichAmnesia/lich-skills --skill tavily-search-lichamnesia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires httpx>=0.27.0, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Tavily Search provides real-time web results with citations and optional full article bodies without requiring a browser, addressing the frustration of outdated or uncited information and manual extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time web search with Tavily to fetch concise results and credible citations.
  • Optional extraction of full article bodies for deeper reading or offline use.
  • Use Case: rapidly gather current pricing, docs, or news with direct URLs for research notes.

Quick Start

Run Tavily search with your query to obtain up-to-date results and, if needed, fetch full article bodies with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time web search results with citations for my research notes?

Real-time web search with citations is obtained by querying the Tavily API, which returns up-to-date results and direct URLs without requiring a browser. You can gather current pricing, docs, or news and optionally extract full article bodies for offline use.

Do I need an API key to extract full article bodies from web search results?

Yes, an API key is required to authenticate with the Tavily API for web search and content extraction. The Skill supports API key handling to fetch concise results, credible citations, and optional raw article bodies.

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

Yes, domain filters and depth control are supported when performing real-time web search via the Tavily API. This allows you to narrow content gathering tasks to specific sources and adjust the retrieval depth for your research.

How do I integrate real-time web search content into my LLM agents?

You can integrate real-time web search into LLM agents by utilizing the JSON output provided by the Tavily API. The Skill extracts content and citations, returning structured JSON data that agents can directly process for research and monitoring tasks.

What is the best way to gather current news and documentation without using a browser?

The best way to gather current news and documentation without a browser is using the Tavily API for real-time web search. It automates content extraction, providing cited sources and optional full article bodies directly as JSON output.

Why does my automated web search return outdated or uncited information?

Outdated or uncited information occurs when searches lack real-time APIs with citation support. Using the Tavily API resolves this by fetching up-to-date web results with credible citations and direct URLs, ensuring current and verifiable content.