Search the web using the agent's built-in WebSearch tool. Use when you need to find current information, verify facts, or research topics. No API key required. Keywords: search, web, internet, lookup, find, research, current events, facts.

Web Search Search the web using the agent's built in WebSearch capability. No external API keys required. When to Use This Skill Use this skill when: You need to find current information not in your training data The user asks about recent events, news, or updates You need to verify facts or find sources Research requires real time web data Do NOT use this skill when: Information is already in your knowledge base You're working with local files or code You need advanced filtering (use web search tavily instead) A more specific research skill applies How to Search Use the agent's built in WebSearch tool directly. The tool accepts a query string and returns relevant web results. Basic Search Simply invoke WebSearch with your query: Effective Query Strategies Be specific and include context: Bad: "react hooks" Good: "React 19 useActionState hook tutorial" Include the year for current information: Bad: "best TypeScript practices" Good: "TypeScript best practices 2025" Use domain specific terms: Bad: "how to make website fast" Good: "web performance optimization Core Web Vitals" When to Search Multiple Times Search iteratively when: 1. Initial results are too broad → Refine with more specific terms 2. Looking for multiple perspectives → Search different phrasings 3. Verifying facts → Search for corroborating sources 4. Deep research → Start broad, then drill into specifics Output Handling After receiving search results: 1. Cite sources Always include URLs when sharing information 2. Synthesize Combine information from multiple results 3. Verify Cross reference claims across sources 4. Date check Note publication dates for time sensitive information Source Attribution Format When sharing information from search results: Limitations Results depend on the agent's WebSearch implementation Cannot access paywalled or login required content May not have the most recent information (depends on indexing) No domain filtering or relevance scoring (use web search tavily for these features) Related Skills web search tavily Advanced search with API key, domain filtering, and relevance scores research workflow Structured research with planning and synthesis fact check Verify specific claims against sources claim investigation Investigate viral claims and social media content

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