Google Web Search
Helps with web development, search as part of developing backend services and APIs workflows.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add google-web-search npx -- -y @trustedskills/google-web-search
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-web-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/google-web-search"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to perform Google web searches and retrieve results. It can be used to gather information on a wide range of topics, summarize findings from multiple websites, or answer questions requiring external data. The skill provides access to current information available online.
When to use it
- Researching a topic: Gather background information for a report or presentation.
- Answering factual questions: Provide responses based on up-to-date web content (e.g., "What's the weather in London?").
- Summarizing news events: Quickly collect and synthesize information from multiple news sources about a specific event.
- Finding product details: Retrieve specifications, reviews, or pricing for products available online.
Key capabilities
- Performs Google web searches.
- Retrieves search results.
- Provides access to current online information.
Example prompts
- "Search the web for 'best hiking trails near Seattle'."
- "What is the capital of France?"
- "Find recent news articles about artificial intelligence."
Tips & gotchas
The quality of search results depends on the clarity and specificity of the prompt. Broad or ambiguous queries may return less relevant information.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
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