tavily-search

Search the web and extract URL content via the Tavily API.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Solace-Stephane/solbot --skill tavily-search-solace-stephane
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily-search
Source: https://github.com/Solace-Stephane/solbot/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Solace-Stephane/solbot --skill tavily-search-solace-stephane

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides AI-optimized web search capabilities, delivering concise and relevant results tailored for AI agents, streamlining information retrieval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform general web searches or focus on news topics.
  • Content Extraction: Extract the main content from specified URLs.
  • Customizable Results: Control the number of results and search depth.
  • Use Case: An AI agent needs to research the latest advancements in renewable energy. It uses this Skill to search for recent news and academic papers, receiving summarized results to quickly understand the current landscape.

Quick Start

Use the tavily search skill to find information about quantum computing.

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?

You can perform web search for AI agents via the Tavily API, which returns concise and relevant results tailored for information retrieval. This streamlines data gathering by delivering summarized content directly to your workflows.

How do I extract main content from web page URLs for AI agents?

Content extraction from specified URLs is handled via the Tavily API to retrieve the main text for AI agents. This facilitates information gathering by returning concise, relevant results directly from web pages.

Do I need a TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable to execute web searches?

Yes, the TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable is required for API authentication to execute web searches. The Skill uses this key with Node.js scripts to facilitate information retrieval via the Tavily API.

Can I customize the number of search results and search depth?

Yes, you can control the number of search results and search depth when using the Tavily API. This customization ensures AI agents receive the precise volume of relevant information needed for information retrieval.

What is the best way to gather recent news for an AI agent?

The best way to gather news is using an AI-optimized web search Skill that focuses on news topics via the Tavily API. It returns concise, relevant results to help AI agents quickly understand current landscapes.