tavily-search

Searches web and extracts content via Tavily CLI with automatic fallback.

168|13|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/npc-live/clawfirm --skill tavily-search-npc-live
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily-search
Source: https://github.com/npc-live/clawfirm/tree/main/app/assets/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/npc-live/clawfirm --skill tavily-search-npc-live

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Tavily-based web search and content extraction skill provides a reliable way to search the internet and retrieve detailed content, summaries, and up-to-date information for research and decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword search: Find relevant information across the web using Tavily Search.
  • URL crawl and extract: Fetch and parse content from a specific webpage using Tavily Crawl, with automatic fallback when needed.
  • Result interpretation: Produce an AI-generated summary and highlight key findings, sources, and dates.
  • Safety and transparency: Indicate whether results come from live API, a fallback search, or local cache.

Quick Start

Run tavily-search "latest AI agent developments" to retrieve and summarize the top results.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search the web and summarize page content from the command line?

You can search the web and summarize page content by running the Tavily CLI with keyword queries or specific URLs. It auto-selects between tavily-search and tavily-crawl, then generates an AI summary of the retrieved internet information.

What is the best way to extract and summarize content from a specific webpage URL?

To extract and summarize content from a specific webpage URL, the skill automatically applies tavily-crawl to fetch and parse the page details. It then interprets the results into an AI-generated summary highlighting key findings and sources.

Can I retrieve up-to-date internet information if the Tavily API is unavailable?

Yes, you can retrieve up-to-date internet information when the Tavily API is unavailable because the skill provides automatic fallback. It clearly reports whether results originate from the live API, a fallback search, or local cache.

How does web search result interpretation work for keyword queries?

Web search result interpretation processes keyword query results by producing an AI-generated summary that highlights key findings, sources, and dates. It clearly indicates the result source to ensure transparency and safety.

Do I need any external dependencies to run web search and content extraction?

No, you do not need any external dependencies to run web search and content extraction. The skill operates independently and handles both keyword search and URL crawl tasks with built-in fallback mechanisms.

What are the limitations of using a CLI for web search and content crawling?

A limitation of using a CLI for web search and content crawling is reliance on external API availability. However, the skill mitigates this constraint by providing automatic fallback to alternative search methods or local cache.