web-news

Search recent news articles from DuckDuckGo and Yahoo and output JSON results.

4|2|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/73ai/openbotkit --skill web-news
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-news
Source: https://github.com/73ai/openbotkit/tree/main/skills/web-news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/73ai/openbotkit --skill web-news

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Search for recent news articles and breaking stories from multiple sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve up-to-date news from DuckDuckGo and Yahoo.
  • Use case: monitor breaking news on topics and compile titles, URLs, and snippets for a quick briefing.
  • Use case: perform topic research by aggregating current events from multiple regions.

Quick Start

Ask your AI to search for a topic using obk websearch news and return the results as JSON.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-news

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for breaking news and current events from multiple sources?

To search for breaking news, you query recent articles from sources like DuckDuckGo and Yahoo. The skill returns a JSON structure containing title, url, snippet, date, and source for each current events item.

Can I retrieve news articles and receive the output as structured JSON data?

Yes, you can retrieve news articles and receive structured JSON data. Each result is formatted into a JSON structure containing fields for title, url, snippet, date, and source.

What is the best way to monitor breaking news and compile a quick briefing?

The best way to monitor breaking news for a quick briefing is to search a topic and aggregate titles, URLs, and snippets from multiple sources. This compiles current events without visiting individual sites.

Does the news search tool aggregate current events across different regions?

Yes, the news search tool aggregates current events across multiple regions. You can perform topic research by retrieving and compiling breaking stories from various sources into structured JSON output.

What sources are available when searching for recent news articles?

When searching for recent news articles, the available sources include DuckDuckGo and Yahoo. The search applies these sources to find breaking stories and outputs the source name within the JSON results.