Web_Searcher
Retrieves relevant information from web sources based on provided queries, delivering concise summaries and links.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add web_searcher npx -- -y @trustedskills/web_searcher
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"web_searcher": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/web_searcher"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The web_searcher skill allows AI agents to perform searches on the internet and retrieve relevant information. It can access and process results from search engines, providing up-to-date data for various tasks. This enables the agent to answer questions based on current events or find specific resources online.
When to use it
- Answering factual questions: When an agent needs to provide accurate answers that require real-time information (e.g., "What's the current weather in London?").
- Researching a topic: To gather background information and supporting details for reports or presentations (e.g., "Find recent articles about advancements in renewable energy.").
- Finding specific websites or resources: When an agent needs to locate particular online content based on keywords or descriptions (e.g., "Locate the official website for NASA's Mars rover mission.").
- Staying up-to-date with news: To monitor and summarize recent developments in a specific field (e.g., "What are the latest headlines regarding artificial intelligence?").
Key capabilities
- Internet search functionality
- Retrieval of search results
- Processing of online content
Example prompts
- "Search for 'best hiking trails near Denver'."
- "Find recent news articles about electric vehicle sales."
- "What is the current stock price of Tesla?"
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the search results depends on the clarity and specificity of the prompt. Vague prompts may return irrelevant or overwhelming amounts of information.
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