web-search

Retrieve current web information via Gemini's google_web_search tool.

42|2|Updated Nov 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robbyt/claude-skills --skill web-search-robbyt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/robbyt/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/gemini/skills/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robbyt/claude-skills --skill web-search-robbyt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide up-to-date information and live data from the web to supplement code reasoning, security checks, or library research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time search results: Retrieve current docs, CVEs, benchmarks.
  • Comparative research: Compare libraries by latest data and docs.
  • Context-aware synthesis: Integrate fresh data into planning.

Quick Start

Use Google Search via Gemini: gemini "Use Google Search to find [topic]. Do not make any changes. Respond with the results only." --allowed-tools google_web_search -o text 2>&1

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 for current security vulnerabilities?

Real-time web search retrieves current CVE data and security advisories directly from the web. Use Gemini's google_web_search tool to look up the latest vulnerability information, ensuring you get unaltered results for validation against official security documentation.

Can I use web search to find the latest library versions and API documentation?

Yes. Real-time web search fetches current library documentation and version releases without staleness. Query for the specific library name and version to retrieve the most up-to-date API references and release notes.

What's the best way to compare libraries by their latest features and benchmarks?

Comparative research via real-time web search pulls current documentation, performance benchmarks, and community data for multiple libraries. This ensures you base comparisons on live data rather than cached or outdated information.

How do I integrate fresh web data into my code reasoning and planning?

Real-time web search supplies current context—docs, CVEs, benchmarks, and research—that you can synthesize into planning and validation logic. Results are returned unaltered so downstream processing can validate against official sources.

When should I use real-time web search instead of relying on training data?

Use real-time web search for current events, latest releases, security advisories, and comparative research where accuracy depends on live data. Training data alone misses recent changes; web search ensures your reasoning reflects today's landscape.