Web Searchv1.0.0
Answer a single factual question quickly with one or two web lookups and a source link. Use for quick facts, current values, definitions, dates, or finding an official page - escalate to web-research when the answer is disputed or needs synthesis.
- Author
- Velonx
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- Sep 25, 2026
Overview
The fast path: one well-formed query, one or two trustworthy results, one short answer with a link. Optimised for speed and precision, not depth.
When to Use
- "What is…", "when did…", "who is the current…", "link me to…"
- Current values that change: versions, prices, office holders, schedules.
- Finding the official page, docs or download for something.
Installation
velonx install web-searchGet the skill folder
The skill isgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/velonx/agent-skills.gitagent-skills/skills/web-search/. Or open it on GitHub and download the files.Give SKILL.md to your agent as instructions
Add it to the system prompt, custom instructions or rules file your agent reads. Keep the rest of the folder next to it if the skill refers to examples or scripts.Ask for the task in your own words
The agent follows the skill when your request matches it. You can also name it: “use web-search”.
Get the skill folder
The skill isgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/velonx/agent-skills.gitagent-skills/skills/web-search/. Or open it on GitHub and download the files.Claude Code: copy it into a skills folder
Usecp -R agent-skills/skills/web-search ~/.claude/skills/.claude/skills/inside a project instead to share it with your team through git.Claude apps: upload it
Zip the folder and upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.Ask for the task in your own words
The agent follows the skill when your request matches it. You can also name it: “use web-search”.
Get the skill folder
The skill isgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/velonx/agent-skills.gitagent-skills/skills/web-search/. Or open it on GitHub and download the files.ChatGPT: add it to a GPT or project
PasteSKILL.mdinto the instructions, and upload files from the folder as knowledge if the skill uses them.API: send it as instructions
UseSKILL.mdas the system / developer message, or as agent instructions in your SDK.Ask for the task in your own words
The agent follows the skill when your request matches it. You can also name it: “use web-search”.
Get the skill folder
The skill isgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/velonx/agent-skills.gitagent-skills/skills/web-search/. Or open it on GitHub and download the files.Gemini app: create a Gem
PasteSKILL.mdinto the Gem’s instructions.Gemini CLI or API
Add the contents to your project’sGEMINI.md, or pass it as thesystem_instructionin the API.Ask for the task in your own words
The agent follows the skill when your request matches it. You can also name it: “use web-search”.
Get the skill folder
The skill isgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/velonx/agent-skills.gitagent-skills/skills/web-search/. Or open it on GitHub and download the files.Add it as a project rule
Create.cursor/rules/web-search.mdcand paste the body ofSKILL.md. Use the skill’s description as the rule description so the agent applies it when relevant.Keep the folder in your repo
Only needed if the skill refers to examples or scripts.Ask for the task in your own words
The agent follows the skill when your request matches it. You can also name it: “use web-search”.
Agents move these settings between versions — if a path doesn’t match, check your agent’s docs.
Usage
- Write the most specific query you can (names, versions, year). Add
site:for official sources when you know the domain. - Pick the most authoritative result — official source first, then a reputable secondary source.
- Open it and confirm the fact is actually on the page and current.
- Answer in one or two sentences, then the source:
Source: <title> — <url> (checked <date>). - If two good sources disagree, or no source is clearly authoritative, say so and suggest the
web-researchskill.
Examples
Prompt: "What's the latest stable Node.js LTS?"
Agent: searches site:nodejs.org releases, opens the releases page, answers with the version and the page link and date checked.
Prompt: "Link me to the Postgres docs for window functions." Agent: returns the official docs URL for the current major version.
Requirements & compatibility
Your agent needs
- Web access — search and open pages
Written for
Limitations
- Deliberately shallow — not for contested or multi-part questions.
- "Current" facts can go stale; always include the date checked.
Files
Changelog
- 1.0.0 — Initial release.
Contributing
This skill lives in velonx/agent-skills. Improvements go through a pull request, reviewed by maintainers.