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web-search

Search the web across DuckDuckGo, Tavily, and multi-engine fallbacks.

Updated May 17, 2026
Search Tags:#research#web search#image search#privacy#video search#duckduckgo#news search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tiankong0101-byte/skills-registry --skill web-search-tiankong0101-byte
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/tiankong0101-byte/skills-registry/tree/main/skills/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tiankong0101-byte/skills-registry --skill web-search-tiankong0101-byte

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires duckduckgo-search, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of choosing and operating multiple search engines when you need reliable web results, current news, or targeted research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified Search Modes: Use DuckDuckGo by default, fall back to multi-engine search, or switch to Tavily for AI-oriented research and citations.
  • Specialized Search Scenarios: Supports web, news, image, and video search, plus privacy-sensitive queries and region-specific lookup.
  • Research-Ready Guidance: Provides practical search operators, engine-specific strategies, and deeper reference docs for domestic and international search workflows.
  • Use Case: A researcher can quickly compare results across engines, then save formatted outputs for reporting or further analysis.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to search the web for your query and return the most relevant results in the format you want.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a privacy-first web search across multiple engines?▼

This Skill performs a privacy-first web search by defaulting to DuckDuckGo and falling back to a multi-engine workflow, ensuring anonymous queries while consolidating results. It also supports reference-guided search operators for targeted refinement.

Can I find news, images, and videos using DuckDuckGo search?▼

Yes, DuckDuckGo search supports specialized scenarios including news lookup, image discovery, and video search. You can execute region-specific lookups and privacy-sensitive queries across these media types without switching tools.

What's the best way to do AI-oriented research with web search citations?▼

For AI-oriented research with citations, switch from DuckDuckGo to the Tavily engine workflow. This approach consolidates web results into research-ready outputs, ideal for comparing sources and saving formatted reports.

Do I need to install duckduckgo-search to run web search scripts?▼

Yes, you need the duckduckgo-search dependency installed for scripted execution. The Skill relies on this package to operate its default search workflows and multi-engine fallback mechanisms.

How do I use advanced search operators for fact checking and regional lookup?▼

You can apply reference-guided advanced search operators and engine-specific tuning for fact checking and regional lookup. The Skill provides practical strategies and reference docs for domestic and international search workflows.

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