web

Search the web and extract dated facts with source citations.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #search #web #Chrome #CDP #cite

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npx skills add https://github.com/gakonst/dotfiles --skill web-gakonst

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Skill: web
Source: https://github.com/gakonst/dotfiles/tree/main/.codex/skills/web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gakonst/dotfiles --skill web-gakonst

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust approach to searching, opening, interacting with live web pages, and citing sources when information may be outdated or niche. When live interaction is needed, it can drive Chrome via CDP tools to extract data and capture quotes with proper citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search + browse: perform targeted web searches and navigate results.
Live interaction: open pages, click links, and extract data using CDP helpers.
Citations: attach precise sources for non-obvious facts from credible domains.

Quick Start

Use web.run for queries; to interact with live pages, start Chrome with remote debugging on :9222 and use the CDP helper scripts provided in web/tools (click, nav, eval, screenshot).

Frequently Asked Questions about web

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I browse the web and extract current information to cite in my work?▼

This Skill performs targeted web searches and opens live pages via Chrome's remote debugging protocol to extract facts with explicit dates and citations. It's designed for fact-checking, price lookups, and verifying quotes against credible sources, capturing both the data and its source URL.

Can I automate searching and navigating web pages to gather verified facts?▼

Yes. Use web.run to perform searches, then navigate results with CDP helpers to click links, extract content, and capture screenshots. Each fact extracted includes the source domain, enabling transparent provenance and proper citation.

What's the best way to fact-check information or verify live data like prices and release dates?▼

Web search combined with CDP-driven page interaction lets you run targeted queries, open pages in Chrome, extract 3–5 load-bearing facts with dates, and attach citations to each. This solves recency gaps by pulling current data directly from live sources.

Do I need to set up Chrome with remote debugging to use this Skill?▼

For basic search queries, no. For live page interaction—clicking links, extracting dynamic content, taking screenshots—yes: start Chrome with remote debugging enabled on port 9222 to use the provided CDP helper scripts.

How do I attach proper citations when extracting facts from web pages?▼

The Skill attaches source citations automatically after each non-obvious fact, capturing the domain and page context. This provides transparent provenance so readers can verify claims against the original sources.

Can I use this Skill for live-data extraction like monitoring product prices or availability?▼

Yes. CDP tools allow you to drive Chrome to interact with pages, extract dynamic content, and capture data with explicit timestamps and source citations—suitable for price lookups, release tracking, and other time-sensitive information gathering.