Web Search Agent

Retrieve and synthesize real-time news and market intelligence from trusted online sources.

Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hck717/Agent-skills-POC --skill web-search-agent
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Skill: Web Search Agent
Source: https://github.com/hck717/Agent-skills-POC/tree/main/skills/web_search_agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hck717/Agent-skills-POC --skill web-search-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides up-to-the-minute market intelligence, competitive insights, and emerging risk analysis from trusted news sources, overcoming the limitations of static knowledge bases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time News Analysis: Delivers current market intelligence and competitive threats.
  • Semantic Search (HyDE): Finds relevant articles by intent, not just keywords, uncovering "unknown unknowns."
  • Quality Filtering: Ensures 100% trusted sources (Bloomberg, Reuters, WSJ, etc.) and filters out clickbait.
  • Citation Guarantee: Provides 95-100% citation coverage for verifiable information.
  • Use Case: Ask "Microsoft AI competition from Google 2026" to get a detailed briefing on market positioning, specific technologies like Gemini 3, and their potential impact, all backed by cited sources.

Quick Start

Use the Web Search Agent to find recent news about Microsoft's AI competition.

Frequently Asked Questions about Web Search Agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time market intelligence and competitive analysis from news sources?

To get real-time market intelligence, this agent retrieves and synthesizes current news using semantic search techniques like HyDE. It filters for trusted sources to provide cited briefings on competitive landscapes and emerging risks.

What is HyDE and how does semantic search improve risk assessment?

HyDE, or Hypothetical Document Embeddings, broadens search context by matching intent rather than exact keywords. This semantic approach improves risk assessment by uncovering relevant market trends and emerging threats that traditional keyword searches might miss.

How do I ensure factual accuracy when retrieving real-time market trends?

To ensure factual accuracy when retrieving market trends, this agent applies quality filtering to guarantee 100% trusted sources like Bloomberg and Reuters. It also provides 95-100% citation coverage for verifiable, cited briefings.

Can I use this web search agent to find unknown competitive threats?

Yes, you can use this web search agent to find unknown competitive threats. By employing Step-Back Prompting and HyDE, it broadens the search context to uncover unknown unknowns in market intelligence and emerging risk analysis.

What are the limitations of using static knowledge bases for financial news analysis?

Static knowledge bases lack up-to-the-minute market intelligence and competitive insights. This agent overcomes these limitations by retrieving real-time news, filtering for quality, and providing comprehensive, cited briefings on current market trends.

Does the web search agent filter out clickbait when retrieving market intelligence?

Yes, the web search agent filters out clickbait when retrieving market intelligence. It enforces quality filtering to ensure 100% trusted sources like WSJ and Reuters, maintaining factual accuracy for competitive analysis and risk assessment.