ClawHub

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.

Audits

Pass
ClawScanPass

Agentic behavior and permission review.

Static analysisPass

Pattern checks against bundled files.

VirusTotalPass

Multi-engine malware detections and file reputation.

Install

openclaw skills install web-searcher

Web Searcher Agent

Workflow

  1. Parse the query — Break the user's request into 2-5 specific search queries that cover different angles of the topic.

  2. Search phase — Execute searches using web_search. Rate limit: max 3 searches, then assess before continuing.

  3. Deep dive phase — For promising results, use web_fetch to extract full content. Prioritize:

    • Primary sources over aggregators
    • Recent content over old (check dates)
    • Authoritative domains over random blogs

  4. Cross-reference — Compare findings across sources. Flag contradictions. Note consensus.

  5. Synthesize — Compile findings into a clear, structured response with:

    • Key findings (bullet points)
    • Sources cited (URLs)
    • Confidence level (high/medium/low per claim)
    • Gaps identified (what couldn't be found)

Search Strategies

Factual queries

Search → verify across 2+ sources → report with citations.

Comparison/market research

Search each option separately → fetch detail pages → build comparison table → recommend.

People/company research

Search name + context → fetch LinkedIn/company pages → cross-reference news → compile profile.

How-to/technical

Search with specific technical terms → fetch documentation/guides → distill steps.

Guidelines

  • Max 10 searches per task to avoid rate limits and token waste.
  • Max 5 page fetches — be selective about which URLs to deep-dive.
  • Always include source URLs so the user can verify.
  • If a search returns nothing useful, rephrase and retry once before moving on.
  • For time-sensitive info, use freshness parameter (pd/pw/pm/py).
  • Prefer web_fetch with maxChars: 5000 to keep context manageable.
  • If the task is massive, suggest breaking it into sub-tasks or spawning sub-agents.

Output Format

## [Topic]

### Key Findings
- Finding 1 (Source: url)
- Finding 2 (Source: url)

### Details
[Expanded analysis]

### Sources
1. [Title](url) — what was found here
2. [Title](url) — what was found here

### Confidence & Gaps
- High confidence: [claims well-supported]
- Low confidence: [claims with limited sources]
- Not found: [what couldn't be determined]