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web-search

Query the Jina Search API and return markdown-formatted web results.

102|4|Updated Apr 15, 2009
Search Tags:#documentation#web-search#information-retrieval#api-key#markdown-output#jina-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mikker/dotfiles --skill web-search-mikker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/mikker/dotfiles/tree/main/agents.symlink/skills/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mikker/dotfiles --skill web-search-mikker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables quick, browser-free web lookups by querying the Jina Search API and returning concise, formatted results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search via the Jina API with titles, URLs, and descriptions.
  • Optional API key for higher rate limits and smoother usage.
  • Use cases include looking up documentation, API references, and current information.

Quick Start

Run the search script with your query to retrieve web results.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform web search for documentation without leaving my terminal?▼

Web search can be performed directly without a browser by querying the Jina Search API to retrieve formatted results like titles, URLs, and descriptions. This approach is ideal for quick documentation lookups and API references.

What is the best way to retrieve current information and API references in markdown format?▼

Retrieving current information via the Jina Search API returns markdown-formatted results containing titles, URLs, and descriptions. This ensures the gathered web search data is structured and ready for immediate integration into your documentation or notes.

Do I need a Jina API key to use this web search functionality?▼

A Jina API key is not required to perform web searches, but configuring an optional JINA_API_KEY is recommended to achieve higher rate limits and smoother usage. The tool gracefully handles HTTP errors even without a key.

How does information retrieval handle HTTP errors during web search?▼

Information retrieval via the Jina Search API handles HTTP errors gracefully by catching network issues and returning safe responses instead of crashing. This ensures your web search workflow remains stable during transient API failures.

Can I use this web search tool for looking up technical API references?▼

Yes, looking up API references is a primary use case for this web search tool. By querying the Jina Search API, it fetches concise, markdown-formatted web results specifically suited for gathering technical documentation and current information.

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