web_researcher_agent

Locate authoritative online sources and produce cited summaries with URLs.

4|Updated Feb 25, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #fact-checking #research #web #information-retrieval #source-citation

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npx skills add https://github.com/dewitt/swarm --skill web-researcher-agent

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web_researcher_agent
Source: https://github.com/dewitt/swarm/tree/main/skills/web-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dewitt/swarm --skill web-researcher-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Specialized in conducting deep, up-to-date web research to inform other agents or users by identifying authoritative sources, official docs, and credible references.

Core Features & Use Cases

Broad discovery using google_search to identify official documentation, trusted blog posts, and verified sources.
Deep retrieval using web_fetch to fetch raw text from URLs (preferring Markdown, llms.txt, or official docs) for in-depth context.
Synthesis, verification, and citation to produce concise, source-backed reports with direct URLs.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to locate authoritative online sources on a given topic and provide a concise, source-backed summary with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about web_researcher_agent

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find authoritative online sources for research and cite them properly?▼

Web research for software docs involves discovering official documentation using google_search and retrieving raw text via web_fetch. This agent synthesizes the fetched content into concise, source-backed summaries with direct URLs.

What is the best way to retrieve up-to-date documentation from the web for AI agents?▼

Retrieving up-to-date documentation for AI agents requires discovering official sources with google_search and fetching raw text using web_fetch. The agent then synthesizes and verifies the information, providing explicit source URLs.

Can I use web research to fact-check information and verify credible references?▼

Yes, you can fact-check information by applying google_search to identify verified sources and web_fetch to retrieve the content. The agent performs synthesis and verification to ensure all references are credible and backed by explicit URLs.

Does the agent provide source URLs when fetching information from the web?▼

Yes, when fetching information from the web, the agent applies synthesis and citation to include explicit source URLs. This ensures that all retrieved information from google_search and web_fetch is backed by direct links.

What are the limitations of using google_search and web_fetch for deep web research?▼

The limitations of using google_search and web_fetch for deep web research include reliance on publicly accessible official documentation and raw text formats. It cannot retrieve content from paywalled sites or databases requiring authentication.