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Description
use this when the user asks to search the web, look up recent information, check current events, gather online sources, or research a topic using tavily search.
README (SKILL.md)
Tavily Search
Use this skill for web search and lightweight research through the Tavily Search API.
Requirements
A valid Tavily API key must be available through one of these methods:
--api-keyTAVILY_API_KEY{baseDir}/.secrets/tavily.key
If no key is available, explain that Tavily search is not configured in this environment.
Command
Run:
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/tavily_search.py --query "\x3Cuser query>"
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it claims: a small, dependency-free Tavily search client. Before installing, confirm you are comfortable providing a Tavily API key (via --api-key, TAVILY_API_KEY, or .secrets/tavily.key). Ensure the .secrets file is created with tight permissions (chmod 600) and not committed to version control. Note the registry metadata does not list TAVILY_API_KEY even though the script uses it—this is likely an oversight but you may want the publisher to update metadata for clarity. If you have strict security requirements, verify the API endpoint (https://api.tavily.com/search) is the expected official service and consider rotating the key if you test with a production credential.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, SKILL.md, README, and the included script all implement a simple Tavily web search client that submits queries to https://api.tavily.com/search. The requested inputs (API key via CLI/env/secret file) and functionality (search, news, images, JSON output) are coherent with the declared purpose.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are narrow: run the provided Python script with a query. The script only reads the API key from the CLI flag, TAVILY_API_KEY, or ../.secrets/tavily.key and posts search payloads to the Tavily API, then prints results. It does not read other system files, scan for unrelated credentials, or contact external endpoints other than the single Tavily API URL.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with a small bundled script and no install spec or third-party downloads. No packages are installed and nothing is written to disk by an installer—low installation risk.
Credentials
The script legitimately needs a Tavily API key and supports CLI/env/secret-file methods. However, the registry metadata lists no required env vars while SKILL.md and the script explicitly reference TAVILY_API_KEY and a .secrets/tavily.key file; the metadata omission is an inconsistency (minor) and should be corrected. No other credentials or unrelated env vars are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled, does not modify other skills, and does not request elevated or persistent system privileges. It only reads its own secret file path and environment variable as expected.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install cliby-tavily-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/cliby-tavily-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Improved code formatting and clarity in documentation.
- No functional or behavioral changes to the skill itself.
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Tavily Search skill (version 1.0.0)
- Enables web search and lightweight research via the Tavily Search API
- Supports recent information lookup, current events, and online source gathering
- Requires a valid Tavily API key for operation
- Explains to users if the API key is not configured
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cliby Tavily Search?
use this when the user asks to search the web, look up recent information, check current events, gather online sources, or research a topic using tavily search. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 179 downloads so far.
How do I install Cliby Tavily Search?
Run "/install cliby-tavily-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Cliby Tavily Search free?
Yes, Cliby Tavily Search is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Cliby Tavily Search support?
Cliby Tavily Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Cliby Tavily Search?
It is built and maintained by David Liu (@liuxindavid); the current version is v1.0.1.
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