web-searcher
Autonomous web research agent that performs multi-step searches, follows links, extracts data, and synthesizes findings into structured reports. Use when asked to research a topic, find information across multiple sources, compare options, gather market data, compile lists, or answer questions requiring deep web investigation beyond a single search.
Why use this skill?
Install the web-searcher skill for OpenClaw to automate complex internet research, cross-reference data, and generate structured, cited reports on any topic.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/kassimisai/web-searcherWhat This Skill Does
The web-searcher skill empowers your OpenClaw AI agent to become a sophisticated, autonomous research assistant. Unlike basic search tools, this skill employs a multi-step, iterative process to gather, verify, and synthesize information from the vast expanse of the internet. It operates by breaking down complex user prompts into manageable search queries, executing those searches, selectively extracting content from the most authoritative sources, and cross-referencing data to ensure accuracy and objectivity. The agent is designed to prioritize primary sources and recent information, ensuring that the outputs provided are grounded in fact and clearly cited with source URLs. This results in highly structured reports that include key findings, detailed analysis, and a transparent assessment of the agent's confidence levels, highlighting any remaining knowledge gaps.
Installation
To integrate the web-searcher into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/kassimisai/web-searcher
Ensure that your OpenClaw agent has the necessary permissions to access network resources and external APIs as required by the skill for its search and fetch operations.
Use Cases
- Market Analysis: Compare competing software solutions, gather industry trends, or research specific company financials.
- Technical Documentation: Distill complex technical procedures or "how-to" guides from official documentation sites.
- Subject Matter Research: Perform deep-dive investigations on complex topics, gathering consensus and identifying potential contradictions in reporting.
- Professional Profiling: Compile detailed summaries for individuals or organizations by cross-referencing news, social platforms, and company registries.
Example Prompts
- "Research the top three cloud-based CRM platforms for small businesses, create a comparison table highlighting pricing and key features, and recommend the best one for a retail startup."
- "What are the latest updates on the EU's AI Act as of this month? Summarize the major implications for developers and provide links to the official legislative documents."
- "Who is the current CEO of OpenSource Corp and what were their last three major strategic initiatives according to recent press releases?"
Tips & Limitations
- Efficiency: The skill is limited to 10 searches per task to conserve resources. If you have a massive research topic, it is recommended to break the request into smaller, focused sub-tasks.
- Source Selection: The agent is configured to prioritize authoritative domains. If you aren't getting the results you need, try to rephrase your request to be more specific or target certain types of sources.
- Verification: Always review the cited sources. While the agent strives for accuracy, it can encounter conflicting information; the 'Confidence & Gaps' section of the output is designed to help you identify which parts of the report are most reliable.
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-kassimisai-web-searcher": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, external-api