google-search-groundingGoogle web search via Gemini Search Grounding (primary) and Custom Search JSON API (fallback). Use for: (1) Synthesized answers with citations (grounded sear...
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install Shaharsha/google-search-groundingInstall google-genai library:
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Startups can use the grounded search mode to gather synthesized insights on competitors, market trends, and customer needs with citations. This helps in creating business plans and pitch decks efficiently, leveraging multilingual support for global markets.
Journalists and content creators can utilize raw search mode to collect links and snippets for fact-checking and article references. The image search mode aids in sourcing visual content, with JSON output for programmatic integration into publishing workflows.
Researchers and students can employ grounded search to get synthesized answers with citations for literature reviews or current studies. The tool's error handling and quota management ensure reliable access to up-to-date sources across languages.
Businesses can integrate this skill into AI agents to provide real-time, cited answers to customer queries, especially in Hebrew or other languages. It enhances support systems by pulling current information from the web, reducing manual research.
E-commerce platforms can use raw and image search modes to find suppliers, product images, and market data. The ability to customize language and country codes helps in targeting specific regions for sourcing and localization.
Offer this search skill as part of a subscription-based SaaS platform for businesses needing web research capabilities. Revenue comes from tiered plans based on API usage limits, with premium features like higher query volumes and priority support.
Integrate the skill into a freemium AI assistant app, where basic search functions are free, but advanced modes like JSON output or increased quotas require a paid upgrade. This attracts users with free access and monetizes through premium features.
Provide customization and consulting services to enterprises for tailoring the search skill to specific needs, such as industry-specific language models or integration with internal databases. Revenue is generated through project-based fees and ongoing support contracts.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure GOOGLE_API_KEY is set in environment variables and enable required APIs in Google Cloud Console; use the default grounded search mode for most applications to get synthesized answers with citations.
Scored Apr 19, 2026
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