web-search

Search the web for current information and news via Brave Search API or DuckDuckGo.

3|Updated Feb 13, 2026

Search Tags:#search #news #web #information #brave #duckduckgo

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills --skill web-search-jholhewres

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills --skill web-search-jholhewres

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find up-to-date information on the internet, from general knowledge to breaking news, without needing to manually browse multiple search engines.

Core Features & Use Cases

Web Search: Perform general searches using keywords to find relevant web pages, articles, and data.
News & Timely Information: Retrieve recent news and information filtered by time (today, past week, etc.).
Use Case: You need to find the latest stock prices for a specific company. Use this skill to search for "latest stock price [Company Name]" and get current financial data.

Quick Start

Search the web for the latest news about advancements in renewable energy.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search the web for current information and news?▼

You can search the web for current information by querying keywords through this Skill, which uses the Brave Search API or DuckDuckGo to retrieve relevant web pages, articles, and news with time-based freshness filters.

Do I need a Brave Search API key to find recent news?▼

You need a Brave Search API key for preferred web search results, but if one is not provided, the Skill automatically functions as a fallback by using DuckDuckGo to retrieve recent news and current information.

Can I filter web search results to only show news from today?▼

You can filter web search results to show news from today by using the Skill's news-specific query functionality, which applies freshness filters to retrieve timely information based on your specified date range.

What is the best way to get structured data from a web search?▼

The best way to get structured data from a web search is to use this Skill, which processes your keywords through the Brave Search API or DuckDuckGo and provides results in either structured or raw HTML formats.

Does DuckDuckGo work for retrieving breaking news without an API key?▼

DuckDuckGo works for retrieving breaking news without an API key by serving as an automatic fallback, allowing you to perform general web searches and find recent events without requiring the preferred Brave Search setup.