tavily

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

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/syzl8512/openclaw-experience --skill tavily-syzl8512
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tavily
Source: https://github.com/syzl8512/openclaw-experience/tree/main/03_%E6%A0%B8%E5%BF%83Skill/tavily-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syzl8512/openclaw-experience --skill tavily-syzl8512

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 raw content from specified URLs.
  • Use Case: An AI agent needs to research the latest advancements in renewable energy. It can use this Skill to search for relevant news articles and academic papers, and then extract key information from the most promising sources.

Quick Start

Use the tavily skill to search for 'latest AI research papers'.

Frequently Asked Questions about tavily

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enable AI-optimized web search for retrieving concise news content?

Web search for AI agents retrieves concise, relevant results by querying the Tavily API. It supports general queries and news topic searches, streamlining information retrieval for downstream processing.

What do I need to extract raw content from a specific URL?

Extracting content from a URL requires setting the TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable. Once configured, the API fetches and returns the raw text from the specified web address for your AI agent.

Can I limit the number of search results returned for my AI research tasks?

Yes, you can limit the number of search results returned. The search functionality includes options for result count limits and deep research, allowing you to control the volume of retrieved information.

Does this web search approach support news topics and deep research?

Yes, the web search approach supports focused news topic searches alongside general queries. It also includes a deep research option to provide more comprehensive information retrieval for AI agents.

Why do I need an environment variable for web search and content extraction?

The TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable is required to authenticate API requests. Without it, the AI agent cannot perform web searches or extract content from URLs.