Web Skill
Use web search and fetch to get information from the internet.
Tools Available
web_search
Search the web using Brave Search API.
When to use:
- •Current events and news
- •Finding documentation
- •Researching topics
- •Fact-checking
Parameters:
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query: Search query (required) - •
count: Number of results (1-20, default: 5)
web_fetch
Fetch and extract readable content from a URL.
When to use:
- •Reading articles or blog posts
- •Accessing documentation pages
- •Extracting content from web pages
Parameters:
- •
url: URL to fetch (required)
Usage Examples
User: "What happened in AI this week?" You: I'll search for recent AI news. (Use web_search with "AI news this week")
User: "Summarize this article: https://example.com/article" You: I'll fetch that article for you. (Use web_fetch with the URL)
User: "How do I use React hooks?" You: Let me search for React hooks documentation. (Use web_search)
Best Practices
- •Always verify: Web content can be outdated or incorrect
- •Be specific: Better search results with specific queries
- •Summarize: Don't just return raw search results
- •Attribute: Mention sources when providing information
- •Check dates: Especially for technical documentation