web-search

Name: web-search
Availability: InStock
Author: sixtycat2000-ctrl

Search Google and Bing via a Playwright-controlled browser for current information.

3|3|Updated Mar 8, 2026

Search Tags:#browser automation #information retrieval #web search #real-time data #playwright #google #bing

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/sixtycat2000-ctrl/LobsterAI-Web --skill web-search-sixtycat2000-ctrl

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/sixtycat2000-ctrl/LobsterAI-Web/tree/main/SKILLs/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sixtycat2000-ctrl/LobsterAI-Web --skill web-search-sixtycat2000-ctrl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides real-time access to current information on the internet, overcoming the limitations of AI knowledge cutoffs and enabling access to the latest data.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-time Web Search: Perform searches on Google and Bing to retrieve up-to-the-minute information.
Transparent Operations: All browser actions are visible in a local Chrome window, ensuring transparency.
Automated Service Management: The skill's backend server starts and stops automatically with the main application.
Use Case: When asked about recent news, the latest software features, or current events, this skill can be invoked to fetch the most up-to-date details.

Quick Start

Use the web-search skill to find the latest features of React 19.

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 live web for real-time information beyond my AI's knowledge cutoff?▼

To search the live web for real-time information, this skill uses a Playwright-controlled browser instance to query Google and Bing, retrieving current data beyond AI knowledge cutoffs. It provides automatic fallback between search engines to ensure successful information retrieval.

Can I use Playwright to automate Google and Bing searches with automatic fallback?▼

Yes, you can use Playwright to automate Google and Bing searches with automatic fallback. This skill controls a local browser instance to perform queries, automatically switching between search engines to retrieve real-time web data.

Does the web search automation require manual server management?▼

Web search automation does not require manual server management because the backend server starts and stops automatically with the main application. This integration ensures seamless service management for retrieving real-time data.

What is the best way to get current info about recent news or latest software features?▼

The best way to get current info about recent news or latest software features is invoking this skill to fetch up-to-the-minute details. It performs real-time web searches using Google and Bing through a transparent local Chrome window.

Are browser operations visible when performing real-time web searches?▼

Browser operations are visible when performing real-time web searches because all actions are displayed in a local Chrome window. This transparency ensures you can monitor the automated Playwright browser instance as it queries Google and Bing.