Search First
Before responding, quickly searches external sources to provide more accurate and comprehensive answers.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add search-first npx -- -y @trustedskills/search-first
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"search-first": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/search-first"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The search-first skill enables AI agents to prioritize searching for information before generating responses. This approach ensures that answers are grounded in accurate, up-to-date data rather than relying solely on pre-existing knowledge.
When to use it
- When answering factual or time-sensitive questions where accuracy is critical.
- When dealing with niche topics that may not be well-covered by the AI’s training data.
- To ensure compliance with policies requiring verified information before providing responses.
- In scenarios where users expect the agent to find and reference external sources.
Key capabilities
- Prioritizes search over generating answers from internal knowledge.
- Integrates with web search tools to fetch real-time or updated information.
- Ensures responses are fact-based and reliable by validating data through searches.
Example prompts
- "What was the population of Tokyo in 2023?"
- "Find recent news about climate change policies in Europe."
- "Search for the latest research on quantum computing."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that search tools are properly configured and accessible to avoid delays or errors.
- Be aware that search results may vary based on region, language, or source reliability.
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