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/install tavily-search-openclaw
Description
Tavily AI Search API integration for OpenClaw. Provides web search capabilities using Tavily's AI-powered search engine.
Usage Guidance
What to consider before installing:
- Confirm the GitHub homepage (https://github.com/ryan-wuxl/tavily-search) and review the repo to ensure it matches the SKILL.md and is trustworthy.
- The SKILL.md expects a TAVILY_API_KEY and a Python package (tavily-python), but the registry metadata omitted these — verify you will provide the API key (env or openclaw.json) and that the runtime will have or will safely install the tavily-python package.
- Storing the API key in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json stores it in plaintext; if you prefer, provide the key via environment variable and/or use a scoped key with limited permissions and the ability to rotate it.
- Because this is an instruction-only skill (no code shipped), it is low risk from arbitrary downloads, but the agent will contact Tavily's API when used — only install if you trust Tavily and you are comfortable with queries being sent to that external service.
- If you have strict supply-chain or network policies, ask how/timing the tavily-python dependency will be installed (if needed) and consider reviewing that package before allowing installation.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: tavily-search-openclaw
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is a standard integration for the Tavily AI Search API. It contains only metadata and documentation (SKILL.md) explaining how to configure the TAVILY_API_KEY and use the official 'tavily-python' library, with no executable code or suspicious instructions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name/description (Tavily AI search) matches the instructions and example code (TavilyClient.search). However the registry metadata listed no required env vars while the SKILL.md metadata and usage clearly expect a TAVILY_API_KEY and a Python package (tavily-python). This metadata mismatch should be resolved but does not itself indicate malicious intent.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs using the Tavily client, setting an API key via ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json or the TAVILY_API_KEY env var, and calling tavily_client.search(). It does not instruct reading unrelated files, touching unrelated credentials, or exfiltrating data to unexpected endpoints.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec. SKILL.md metadata lists a Python dependency (tavily-python) but provides no install steps. That is a harmless but important omission: the runtime must already have the dependency or the agent will need to install it (pip), which is not described here.
Credentials
The only secret the skill needs is a Tavily API key (TAVILY_API_KEY), which is appropriate for a web-search API integration. The concern is the registry metadata mismatch (declares no required env) vs SKILL.md declaring the key. Also SKILL.md suggests storing the key in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json (plaintext config), so consider secret handling practices.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true, does not modify other skills, and only asks to enable itself in the user's OpenClaw config. That level of persistence is typical and proportional to the function.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install tavily-search-openclaw - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/tavily-search-openclaw - 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.
- Integrates Tavily AI-powered web search API.
- Supports configuration via OpenClaw config file or environment variable.
- Provides search options such as depth, result count, AI answers, and image inclusion.
- Includes code examples and usage instructions in both English and Chinese.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tavily Search?
Tavily AI Search API integration for OpenClaw. Provides web search capabilities using Tavily's AI-powered search engine. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 229 downloads so far.
How do I install Tavily Search?
Run "/install tavily-search-openclaw" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Tavily Search free?
Yes, Tavily Search is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Tavily Search support?
Tavily Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Tavily Search?
It is built and maintained by ryan-wuxl (@ryan-wuxl); the current version is v1.0.0.
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