web-research

Query a private SearXNG instance and cross-check claims across sources.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/winetree94/dotfiles --skill web-research-winetree94
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-research
Source: https://github.com/winetree94/dotfiles/tree/main/default/.agents/skills/web-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winetree94/dotfiles --skill web-research-winetree94

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and agents often struggle to identify credible sources and assemble evidence from the web at speed. This skill provides a private web-search workflow to efficiently discover, inspect, and collect relevant pages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Private web discovery: Query a private SearXNG instance to surface candidate pages without exposing search terms to public engines.
  • Evidence gathering & validation: Inspect candidate pages, compare claims, and curate a minimal set of sources for citation.
  • Use Case: When you need to compile a concise, source-backed briefing on a topic (for example, API changes, security advisories, or development best practices).

Quick Start

Provide a targeted search query to the SearXNG instance and fetch the top results for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I gather web sources privately without exposing search terms to public engines?

Private web discovery queries a private SearXNG instance to surface candidate pages without exposing search terms. It extracts high-signal URLs, fetches pages for readability, and cross-checks claims across multiple sources.

How do I validate evidence and cross-check claims from multiple search results?

Evidence validation compares claims from fetched pages to curate a minimal set of sources. The skill cross-checks important claims across multiple sources and returns findings with notes about uncertainty when sources disagree.

What is the best way to compile a source-backed briefing on API changes or security advisories?

Compiling a source-backed briefing uses a private SearXNG workflow to discover, inspect, and collect relevant pages. It translates discovery needs into targeted search queries and fetches top results for review.

Do I need a private SearXNG instance to perform private web research?

A private SearXNG instance is required to perform this private web research workflow. The skill queries the JSON results from the instance to extract high-signal URLs and fetch pages for readability.

How do I extract high-signal URLs from search queries for data analysis?

Extracting high-signal URLs translates web discovery needs into targeted search queries against a private SearXNG instance. It queries the JSON results, fetches pages for readability, and cross-checks important claims across multiple sources.

What are the limitations of using a private SearXNG instance for evidence gathering?

Limitations include uncertainty when sources disagree during evidence gathering. The skill cross-checks important claims across multiple sources and returns findings with URLs and notes about uncertainty when discrepancies occur.