tavily-web
Lets your agent search the web and extract information from websites. It's useful for getting current data and analyzing online content.
What it does
This tool searches the internet, extracts content from web pages, and crawls websites. It's like having an assistant that can research and gather online data for you.
When to use it
- ✓You need recent information on a topic.
- ✓You want the text from a specific webpage.
- ✓You need to explore a website to find details.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Search for the latest news on artificial intelligence.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
When you ask for something, the tool uses the Tavily API to search the web. It can access links to read content or navigate websites to find what you need.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill tavily-webOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/tavily-web/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
tavily-web
Overview
Web search, content extraction, crawling, and research capabilities using Tavily API
When to Use
- When you need to search the web for current information
- When extracting content from URLs
- When crawling websites
Installation
npx skills add -g BenedictKing/tavily-web
Step-by-Step Guide
- Install the skill using the command above
- Configure Tavily API key
- Use naturally in Claude Code conversations
Examples
See GitHub Repository for examples.
Best Practices
- Configure API keys via environment variables
Troubleshooting
See the GitHub repository for troubleshooting guides.
Related Skills
- context7-auto-research, exa-search, firecrawl-scraper, codex-review
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
FAQ
How do I set this tool up?
You need to install the tool and set up your Tavily API key, usually through environment variables.
What does 'extract content' mean?
It means getting the text and important information from a webpage you provide.
Can I use this for any kind of research?
It's best used when you need current internet information, data from links, or to explore websites. For other tasks, different tools might be better.
Details
Original description by the author
Web search, content extraction, crawling, and research capabilities using Tavily API. Use when you need to search the web for current information, extracting content from URLs, or crawling websites.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #4315
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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