Web Search Skill
Metadata
- •Skill Name: web-search
- •Trigger Tag:
#fetch - •MCP Server: @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search or similar
- •Category: Information Retrieval
Description
Query the web for current, up-to-date information before responding to user queries. Essential for questions about recent events, new technologies, or frequently updated information.
Capabilities
- •Retrieve latest information from the web
- •Get current news, events, and developments
- •Find recent technology updates and releases
- •Access real-time data and statistics
Activation
Include #fetch tag in your prompt to activate this skill.
Usage Examples
Basic Usage
code
#fetch What's the latest React version?
Combined with Other Skills
code
#fetch #ref Latest best practices for JWT authentication
Environment-Specific Queries
code
#grafana-prd #fetch Check current Prometheus metrics
Configuration
Use fetch defined in mcp-config.json.
Environment Variables
Use environment variables defined in .env.
Best Practices
- •Use for queries requiring current information
- •Combine with #ref when documentation context is also needed
- •Verify information freshness when critical
- •Avoid for historical or well-established information
Limitations
- •Requires internet connectivity
- •API rate limits may apply
- •Results quality depends on search engine API