xai-web-search
Search the web using xAI's Grok with real-time internet access, citations, and optional image understanding
Why use this skill?
Enhance your OpenClaw agent with xAI Web Search. Get real-time, cited information from the internet using Grok, with domain filtering and image analysis.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/castanley/xai-web-searchWhat This Skill Does
The xai-web-search skill provides the OpenClaw agent with seamless, real-time internet connectivity by integrating with xAI’s powerful Grok API. Unlike static knowledge bases that become obsolete, this skill retrieves live data, news, and technical updates directly from the web. It is designed to handle complex queries by synthesizing information from multiple sources while providing transparent citations. With advanced optional features like domain-specific filtering and visual image understanding, it serves as a robust gateway for the agent to navigate the vast, ever-changing landscape of global information.
Installation
To get started with xai-web-search, ensure you have the OpenClaw CLI configured. Installation is straightforward:
- Execute the command:
openclaw skill install xai-web-search. - Obtain your API key by visiting the xAI console at https://console.x.ai/.
- Securely set your environment variable:
export XAI_API_KEY="your-xai-api-key-here". Once configured, the agent will have immediate access to the search functions defined in the API reference.
Use Cases
This skill is essential for any task requiring accuracy in a shifting environment. Use it to:
- Monitor financial markets and real-time stock price fluctuations.
- Fact-check claims against current news reports or scientific publications.
- Conduct deep research on technical topics by restricting searches to trusted, authoritative domains.
- Retrieve current documentation for software frameworks or API updates.
- Gather visual or descriptive data on physical products or events through image understanding capabilities.
Example Prompts
- "What are the latest breakthroughs in fusion energy reported this week?"
- "Compare the pricing plans of these cloud providers by searching only their official websites: aws.amazon.com, cloud.google.com, azure.microsoft.com."
- "Show me the design changes in the latest smartphone release and describe the visual aesthetic."
Tips & Limitations
To maximize the effectiveness of this skill, be as specific as possible with your query strings. When searching for technical documentation, leverage the allowed_domains parameter to reduce noise. Note that this skill is optimized for retrieval and analysis, not for creative writing or complex code generation. Avoid using it for static, historical facts that are already well-represented in the model's training data, as this consumes unnecessary API tokens. Always verify sensitive information across multiple citations when available.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-castanley-xai-web-search": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, external-api
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