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search1
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popxool868-abcd
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install openclaw-tavily-search-pb
Description
Web search via Tavily API (alternative to Brave). Use when the user asks to search the web / look up sources / find links and Brave web_search is unavailable...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says (a Tavily-backed web search) but there are two red flags you should address before installing: (1) SKILL.md and the script require TAVILY_API_KEY, yet the registry metadata lists no required credentials — verify where and how you will store the key and that the registry listing is accurate; (2) the package metadata (ownerId, slug, version) inside the bundle differs from the published metadata — confirm the publisher's identity/version. Also verify you trust api.tavily.com (the script will send your queries and the API key there). If unsure, inspect/run the script in a sandbox, supply a limited or test key, or ask the publisher to correct the metadata before enabling the skill.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-tavily-search-pb
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a legitimate utility for performing web searches via the Tavily API. The Python script (scripts/tavily_search.py) correctly handles API key retrieval from environment variables or a local configuration file (~/.openclaw/.env) and uses the standard library's urllib to communicate with the official Tavily endpoint (api.tavily.com). No malicious behaviors, obfuscation, or prompt-injection risks were identified.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose (web search via Tavily) matches the bundled script's behavior (POSTs queries to https://api.tavily.com/search). However the registry metadata claims no required environment variables or primary credential, while both SKILL.md and scripts/tavily_search.py require TAVILY_API_KEY. Additionally _meta.json ownerId/slug/version differ from the provided registry metadata — metadata inconsistencies reduce trust.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run the bundled Python script and to provide an API key via TAVILY_API_KEY or ~/.openclaw/.env. The script only reads that key, sends search queries to the Tavily API, and returns results in several formats; it does not attempt to read other system files or call unrelated endpoints.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only with a bundled script). Nothing is downloaded or written to disk by an installer step, which is low risk. The script itself will run when invoked.
Credentials
The skill legitimately needs an API key for Tavily, but the registry metadata does not declare this requirement. The script will read ~/.openclaw/.env if present (it parses the file for TAVILY_API_KEY). That file can contain other secrets, so users should confirm only the intended key is stored there and that the key is trusted for external queries to Tavily.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-included and does not request elevated/persistent privileges. It does not modify other skills or system-wide configuration.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-tavily-search-pb - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-tavily-search-pb - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of Tavily Search skill for OpenClaw.
- Enables web search via the Tavily API as an alternative to Brave.
- Provides commands for raw JSON, short answer inclusion, stable schema, and human-readable Markdown output.
- API key required via environment variable or config file.
- Designed to return concise results with titles, URLs, and snippets.
- Supports limiting results to reduce token and reading load.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is search1?
Web search via Tavily API (alternative to Brave). Use when the user asks to search the web / look up sources / find links and Brave web_search is unavailable... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 209 downloads so far.
How do I install search1?
Run "/install openclaw-tavily-search-pb" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is search1 free?
Yes, search1 is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does search1 support?
search1 is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created search1?
It is built and maintained by popxool868-abcd (@popxool868-abcd); the current version is v1.0.0.
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