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tavily

Perform AI-optimized web and news searches via the Tavily API.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#information retrieval#search#AI#news#web#Tavily
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/StephaniePhenex/openclaw-workspace --skill tavily-stephaniephenex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/StephaniePhenex/openclaw-workspace/tree/main/skills/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StephaniePhenex/openclaw-workspace --skill tavily-stephaniephenex

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 specific content from provided URLs.
  • Customizable Results: Control the number of results and search depth.
  • Use Case: Ask a question like "What are the latest advancements in renewable energy?" and receive a summarized answer with links to the most relevant and recent news articles.

Quick Start

Use the tavily search skill to find information about the latest AI advancements.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform AI-optimized web searches for autonomous agents?▼

AI-optimized web searches for autonomous agents are performed via the Tavily API, which returns concise and relevant results tailored for AI processing. You can execute general or news-specific searches and configure the result count.

What is the best way to extract specific content from URLs for AI workflows?▼

Extracting specific content from URLs for AI workflows is handled through the Tavily API's content extraction feature. This function retrieves targeted information from provided web links, streamlining data retrieval for your agents.

Do I need an API key to retrieve news articles using web search?▼

Yes, retrieving news articles via this web search requires the TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable for authentication. You must configure this environment variable in your setup before making any search requests.

Can I control the search depth and result count for web queries?▼

Yes, you can control both the search depth and the number of results returned. The API supports configurable result counts and deep search capabilities, allowing you to customize the information retrieval volume for your specific use case.

How does news search differ from general web search in information retrieval?▼

News search in information retrieval specifically targets current events and recent articles, returning summarized answers with links to relevant news sources. General web search provides broader results across various web pages without a strict news focus.

What are the limitations of using AI-powered web search for data extraction?▼

Limitations of AI-powered web search include the dependency on the TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable and the scope of the Tavily API. It is specifically optimized for AI agents, so results are concise rather than comprehensive raw HTML dumps.

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