Tavily Search

AI-optimized search and content extraction using Tavily API. Includes deep search, news filtering, and raw content extraction for LLM processing.

Tavily is a search engine built specifically for AI agents (LLMs). This skill provides optimized search results and content extraction.

Prerequisites

1. Node.js installed.
2. Tavily API Key: Get one at tavily.com.
3. Environment Variable: Set TAVILY_API_KEY in your environment.

Usage

Search

Perform an AI-optimized search.

node scripts/search.mjs "What are the latest developments in agentic AI?"

Options:

• -n <number>: Number of results (default: 5, max: 20).
• --deep: Use advanced search depth (more tokens, better results).
• --topic <general|news>: Filter by topic (default: general).
• --days <number>: For news topic, limit results to past N days.

Extract content from URL

node {baseDir}/scripts/extract.mjs "https://example.com/article"

Notes:

• Needs TAVILY_API_KEY from https://tavily.com
• Tavily is optimized for AI - returns clean, relevant snippets
• Use --deep for complex research questions
• Use --topic news for current events

Troubleshooting

• Missing API Key: Ensure TAVILY_API_KEY is exported or set in your session.
• Network Errors: Check your internet connection and API quota at Tavily.