tavily-usage
This skill should be used when user asks to "search the web", "fetch content from URL", "extract page content", "use Tavily search", "scrape this website", "get information from this link", or "web search for X".
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/fcakyon/claude-codex-settings --skill tavily-usageIs this agent skill safe to install?
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The skill provides instructions for using Tavily search and extraction tools. It identifies as having an indirect prompt injection surface because it processes content from external websites, which could contain instructions designed to manipulate the AI agent. It also references a local Python script hook.
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What does this agent skill do?
Tavily Search and Extract
Use Tavily MCP tools for web search and content retrieval operations.
Tool Selection
Tavily Search (mcp__tavily__tavily_search)
Use for:
- Keyword-based searches across the web
- Finding relevant pages and content
- Quick answer gathering
- Multiple result discovery
Best for: Initial research, finding sources, broad queries
Tavily Extract (mcp__tavily__tavily-extract)
Use for:
- Getting detailed content from specific URLs
- Deep analysis of page content
- Structured data extraction
- Following up on search results
Best for: In-depth analysis, specific URL content, detailed information
Hook Behavior
tavily_extract_to_advanced.py hook automatically upgrades extract calls to advanced mode for better accuracy when needed.
Integration Pattern
- Use
mcp__tavily__tavily_searchfor discovery phase - Analyze results to find relevant URLs
- Use
mcp__tavily__tavily-extractfor detailed content on specific URLs - Process extracted content for user needs
Environment Variables
Tavily MCP requires:
TAVILY_API_KEY- API key from Tavily (tvly-...)
Configure in shell before using the plugin.
Cost Considerations
- Search is cheaper than extract
- Use search to filter relevant URLs first
- Only extract URLs that are likely relevant
- Cache results when possible
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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