Search Router
Intelligently routes user queries to specialized search tools based on content type and intent for improved results.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add search-router npx -- -y @trustedskills/search-router
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"search-router": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/search-router"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The search-router skill intelligently directs requests to different search engines based on the query's characteristics. It can route queries requiring up-to-date information to a real-time web search, while directing more specialized or historical inquiries to a knowledge base or academic database. This ensures users receive the most relevant and appropriate results for their specific needs.
When to use it
- Complex research tasks: Delegate different parts of a complex query to specialized search engines (e.g., news articles vs. scientific papers).
- Fact-checking: Route queries requiring current information to web search, while verifying historical claims against archived data.
- Knowledge base integration: Seamlessly combine web searches with internal documentation or proprietary knowledge bases.
- Specialized domains: Tailor search results for specific industries like medicine or law by routing requests to relevant databases.
Key capabilities
- Query routing based on content analysis
- Integration with multiple search engines
- Support for real-time web searches
- Access to knowledge bases and academic databases
Example prompts
- "Find the latest news about AI safety."
- "What were the key findings of the 1998 IPCC report?"
- "Search our internal documentation for 'employee onboarding process'."
Tips & gotchas
The effectiveness of search-router depends on accurate query analysis. Ensure your agent has a robust understanding of natural language to correctly route requests to the appropriate search engine.
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