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web-search

Perform web searches with filters for country, language, and safety.

2|Updated May 7, 2026
Search Tags:#API#web search#customization#structured results#rich callbacks
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Teng-bio/codex-skills-hub --skill web-search-teng-bio
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/Teng-bio/codex-skills-hub/tree/main/skills/global/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Teng-bio/codex-skills-hub --skill web-search-teng-bio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines web search, delivering structured results with snippets, URLs, thumbnails, and supports various filters and rich callbacks for a comprehensive search experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ranked Results: Returns web, news, videos, discussions, FAQ, infobox, locations, and rich content results with snippets and URLs.
  • Customization: Offers freshness filters, SafeSearch, Goggles for custom ranking, and pagination options.
  • Use Case: Search for "python web frameworks" and get the most relevant search results with options to refine your search with filters like country, language, and safety search.

Quick Start

To search for a term, use the web-search skill with the query parameter followed by the term you want to search.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get structured web search results with snippets and URLs via an API?▼

Structured web search results with titles, URLs, and snippets are obtained by querying the API endpoint with specific parameters. This returns categorized results including web, news, videos, and infobox content for direct integration.

Can I filter web search results by country, language, and SafeSearch?▼

You can filter web search results using parameters for country, language, and SafeSearch. These options refine the query output to match specific regional contexts and safety requirements.

How do I retrieve fresh news and recent web content using a search API?▼

To retrieve fresh news and recent web content, apply the freshness filter parameter to the search API query. This restricts results to recently updated or newly published pages matching the search term.

What types of rich content are included in customized API search results?▼

Customized API search results include rich content such as thumbnails, infoboxes, FAQs, discussions, and location data. This provides a comprehensive view beyond standard text snippets and URLs.

Is pagination supported for processing large volumes of web search results?▼

Pagination is supported to process large volumes of web search results. This allows you to retrieve structured data across multiple pages, enabling complete data extraction for extensive queries.

How do I customize search ranking without changing the query terms?▼

You can customize search ranking without altering query terms by applying Goggles parameters. This feature adjusts the relevance algorithms to re-rank results based on specific criteria.

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