valyu-searchUse Valyu (valyu.ai) to search the web, extract content from web pages, answer with sources, and do deepresearch.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install unicodeveloper/valyu-searchSearch across the world's knowledge.
Trigger this skill when the user asks for:
VALYU_API_KEY in the Gateway environment (recommended) or in ~/.openclaw/.env.Run a search across the web:
node {baseDir}/scripts/valyu.mjs search web "<query>"Search across news, academic papers, financial data, patents and more
node {baseDir}/scripts/valyu.mjs search news "<query>"| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| query | string | Search query (required) |
| searchType | string | "web", "proprietary", "news", or "all" (default: "all") |
| maxNumResults | number | 1-20 (default: 10) |
| includedSources | string[] | Limit to specific sources (e.g., ["valyu/valyu-arxiv"]) |
| excludedSources | string[] | Exclude specific sources |
| startDate | string | Filter from date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
| endDate | string | Filter to date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
| countryCode | string | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 (e.g., "US", "GB") |
| responseLength | string | "short", "medium", "large", "max" |
| fastMode | boolean | Reduced latency mode |
| category | string | Natural language category (e.g., "academic research") |
| relevanceThreshold | number | 0.0-1.0 (default: 0.5) |
| Source | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| valyu/valyu-arxiv | Academic papers from arXiv |
| valyu/valyu-pubmed | Medical and life science literature |
| valyu/valyu-stocks | Global stock market data |
Additional sources: BioRxiv, MedRxiv, clinical trials, FDA drug labels, WHO health data, SEC filings, USPTO patents, Wikipedia, UK Parliament, UK National Rail, maritime vessel tracking, and more.
Extract clean, structured content from any URL. Converts web pages to markdown or structured data.
node {baseDir}/scripts/valyu.mjs contents "https://example.com" --summary| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| urls | string[] | Array of URLs to extract (required) |
| responseLength | string | Output length: "short", "medium", "large", "max" |
| extractEffort | string | "auto", "lightweight", "moderate", "heavy" |
| jsonSchema | object | JSON Schema for structured extraction |
Get AI-generated answers grounded in real-time search results with citations.
node {baseDir}/scripts/valyu.mjs answer "What is quantum computing?" --fast| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| query | string | Question or query (required) |
| searchType | string | Search scope: "web", "proprietary", "news", "all" |
| outputSchema | object | JSON Schema for structured responses |
Launch async, multi-step research tasks that produce detailed reports with citations.
| Mode | Duration | Use Case |
|------|----------|----------|
| fast | ~5 min | Quick answers, lightweight research |
| standard | ~10-20 min | Balanced research with deeper insights |
| heavy | ~90 min | In-depth, complex analysis |
node {baseDir}/scripts/valyu.mjs deepresearch create "AI market trends" --mode heavy --pdf| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| query | string | Research query (required) |
| mode | string | "fast", "standard", "heavy" |
| outputFormats | array | ["markdown"], ["pdf"], or JSON Schema object |
| files | array | File attachments (base64 encoded, max 10) |
| urls | string[] | URLs to analyze (max 10) |
| webhookUrl | string | HTTPS URL for completion notification |
| Need | API |
|------|-----|
| Quick facts, current events, citations | Search |
| Read/parse a specific URL | Contents |
| AI-synthesized answer with sources | Answer |
| In-depth analysis or report | DeepResearch |
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Startups can use the Search API to gather competitive intelligence, analyze industry trends, and identify market gaps. By filtering results with parameters like startDate and countryCode, they obtain current, region-specific data to inform business strategies.
Researchers leverage the Search API with includedSources like valyu/valyu-arxiv to find relevant academic papers. The DeepResearch API in standard mode can synthesize findings into structured reports, aiding in literature reviews for publications or grant proposals.
Financial analysts use the Search API to track stock data via valyu/valyu-stocks and news updates. The Answer API generates AI-synthesized insights with citations for quick reports, while DeepResearch in heavy mode produces in-depth market analysis with PDF outputs.
Legal teams employ the Contents API to extract and summarize text from regulatory websites or patent filings. Using jsonSchema, they structure data for compliance checks, ensuring accurate and verifiable information retrieval from sources like USPTO patents.
Medical professionals utilize the Search API with sources like valyu/valyu-pubmed to verify drug information or clinical trial data. The Answer API provides cited answers for fact-checking, supporting evidence-based decision-making in patient care.
Offer tiered subscription plans based on API usage limits, such as search queries per month or DeepResearch modes. Revenue streams include monthly fees from businesses and researchers needing reliable, scalable web search and data extraction tools.
Provide custom enterprise licenses with advanced features like high maxNumResults, priority support, and integration assistance. Target large organizations in finance or healthcare for dedicated deployments, generating high-value contracts.
Implement a pay-per-use model where users pay based on the number of API calls or data volume processed. This appeals to freelancers and small businesses with sporadic needs, ensuring flexibility and cost-effectiveness for occasional research tasks.
💬 Integration Tip
Set VALYU_API_KEY as an environment variable for security, and use the Search API's fastMode parameter to reduce latency in time-sensitive applications like news tracking.
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