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Search Google and Bing for real-time web information via a Playwright-controlled browser.

10|2|Updated Feb 23, 2026
Search Tags:#real-time#playwright#google#web-search#browser-automation#bing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/metaid-developers/IDBots --skill web-search-metaid-developers
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/metaid-developers/IDBots/tree/main/SKILLs/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/metaid-developers/IDBots --skill web-search-metaid-developers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires express, playwright-core, uuid, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Users need up-to-date information beyond the AI's knowledge cutoff. The Web Search Skill provides real-time web search capabilities by driving a local Playwright-controlled browser to fetch fresh results from search engines (Google and Bing) and present them in a structured, Markdown-friendly format.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time queries: search the web for current docs, news, and data.
  • Transparent results: outputs Markdown with titles, URLs, and snippets for Claude to digest.
  • Use cases include up-to-date documentation lookups, breaking news verification, and product/tech comparisons.

Quick Start

Start the Bridge Server and run a sample search using the provided CLI scripts.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time web search results using Playwright for current information?▼

Real-time web search results are obtained by driving a Playwright-controlled local browser to query Google and Bing, yielding structured Markdown with titles, URLs, and snippets for current info.

Can I fetch breaking news and up-to-date documentation with browser automation?▼

Yes, browser automation fetches breaking news and up-to-date documentation by querying search engines directly, then returning structured Markdown snippets and URLs for Claude to digest.

How do I run a web search query through a local bridge server and CLI scripts?▼

To run a web search query, start the local bridge server and execute the provided CLI scripts, which coordinate the Playwright manager and search engines with built-in error handling and recovery.

Does this web search approach work with both Google and Bing search engines?▼

Yes, this web search approach works with both Google and Bing search engines, coordinating queries through a Playwright manager to retrieve and present fresh results in a Markdown-friendly format.

What are the limitations of using Playwright for web search instead of a standard API?▼

Limitations of using Playwright for web search include reliance on local browser automation and a bridge server, which requires error handling and recovery logic to manage dynamic search engine layouts.

Do I need Node.js and Express to set up the Playwright search environment?▼

Yes, you need Node.js with Express and playwright-core dependencies to set up the environment, which coordinates CLI scripts, a local bridge server, and the Playwright browser manager.

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