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web-search
Formulate effective web search queries, analyze search results, and synthesize findings. Optimize search strategies for different types of information needs.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specialized techniques for query optimization and source evaluation that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-01-31. 363 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Web Search Skill Overview I help you formulate effective web search queries and strategies to find the information you need. I can optimize search queries, suggest alternative approaches, evaluate sources, and synthesize findings. What I can do: Formulate optimized search queries Suggest search operators and techniques Recommend specialized search engines Analyze and evaluate search results Identify reliable sources Synthesize information from multiple sources What I cannot do: Execute actual web searches (need external tools) Access real-time search results Access paywalled content Guarantee source accuracy --- How to Use Me Step 1: Describe Your Information Need Tell me: What you're trying to find Why you need this information What you've already tried Any constraints (time period, source type, language) Step 2: Get Search Strategy I'll provide: Optimized search queries Alternative query formulations Recommended search engines/tools Search operators to use Step 3: Evaluate Results If you share results, I can: Assess source reliability Extract key information Identify gaps Suggest follow-up searches --- Search Query Optimization Google Search Operators Operator Usage Example ---------- ------- --------- "exact phrase" Exact match "climate change policy" site: Search within site site:reddit.com AI tools filetype: Find specific files filetype:pdf annual report -word Exclude term apple -fruit OR Either term startup OR entrepreneur intitle: Word in title intitle:guide python inurl: Word in URL inurl:blog marketing before: Before date AI before:2023-01-01 after: After date ChatGPT after:2024-01-01 Wildcard "how to in python" related: Similar sites related:techcrunch.com Query Formulation Techniques 1. Start Broad, Then Narrow 2. Use Synonyms and Variations 3. Question-Based Queries 4. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills claude-office-skills/web-search