brave-searchWeb search and content extraction via Brave Search API. Use for searching documentation, facts, or any web content. Lightweight, no browser required.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install steipete/brave-searchHeadless web search and content extraction using Brave Search. No browser required.
Run once before first use:
cd ~/Projects/agent-scripts/skills/brave-search
npm ciNeeds env: BRAVE_API_KEY.
./search.js "query" # Basic search (5 results)
./search.js "query" -n 10 # More results
./search.js "query" --content # Include page content as markdown
./search.js "query" -n 3 --content # Combined./content.js https://example.com/articleFetches a URL and extracts readable content as markdown.
--- Result 1 ---
Title: Page Title
Link: https://example.com/page
Snippet: Description from search results
Content: (if --content flag used)
Markdown content extracted from the page...
--- Result 2 ---
...Generated Feb 27, 2026
Developers use this skill to quickly search for API references, code examples, or troubleshooting guides without leaving their terminal. It helps streamline workflow by fetching relevant documentation snippets or full articles as markdown for offline review.
Business analysts employ the skill to gather current market trends, competitor information, or industry news from the web. It extracts readable content from URLs, enabling efficient data aggregation for reports without manual browsing.
Educators and students use it to search for factual information, academic papers, or learning resources. The content extraction feature allows saving articles as markdown for study materials or presentations, enhancing research productivity.
Support teams utilize the skill to verify product details, policy updates, or common issues by searching web sources. It provides quick access to accurate information, helping resolve customer queries faster with extracted content for reference.
Offer this skill as part of a subscription-based AI tool suite for developers or businesses. Integrate it with existing platforms to provide automated web search and content extraction, charging monthly fees based on usage tiers or API calls.
Provide custom implementation and support for companies needing tailored web search solutions. This includes setting up the skill, optimizing queries for specific industries, and training teams, generating revenue through project-based contracts.
Aggregate and anonymize search data or extracted content from multiple users to create datasets. Sell these insights to market research firms or academic institutions, leveraging the skill's lightweight extraction for scalable data collection.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure the BRAVE_API_KEY is securely stored in environment variables and test the search commands with various queries to optimize result relevance before full deployment.
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