felo-search
Felo AI real-time web search for questions requiring current/live information. Triggers on current events, news, trends, real-time data, information queries, location queries, how-to guides, shopping, or when Claude's knowledge may be outdated.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/felo-inc/felo-skills --skill felo-searchIs this agent skill safe to install?
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The skill provides real-time search via Felo AI but contains a command injection vulnerability in its search script. The script fails to properly escape shell-sensitive characters like backticks or dollar signs in user queries, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution.
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What does this agent skill do?
Felo Search Skill
When to Use
Trigger this skill for questions requiring current or real-time information:
- Current events & news: Recent developments, trending topics, breaking news
- Real-time data: Weather, stock prices, exchange rates, sports scores
- Information queries: "What is...", "Tell me about...", product reviews, comparisons, recommendations
- Location-based: Restaurants, travel destinations, local attractions, things to do
- How-to guides: Tutorials, step-by-step instructions, best practices
- Shopping & prices: Product prices, deals, "where to buy"
- Trends & statistics: Market trends, rankings, data analysis
- Any question where Claude's knowledge may be outdated
Trigger words:
- 简体中文: 最近、什么、哪里、怎么样、如何、查、搜、找、推荐、比较、新闻、天气
- 繁體中文: 最近、什麼、哪裡、怎麼樣、如何、查、搜、找、推薦、比較、新聞、天氣
- 日本語: 最近、何、どこ、どう、検索、探す、おすすめ、比較、ニュース、天気
- English: latest, recent, what, where, how, best, search, find, compare, news, weather
Explicit commands: /felo-search, "search with felo", "felo search"
Do NOT use for:
- Code questions about the user's codebase (unless asking about external libraries/docs)
- Pure mathematical calculations or logical reasoning
- Questions about files in the current project
Setup
1. Get Your API Key
- Visit felo.ai and log in (or register)
- Click your avatar in the top right corner → Settings
- Navigate to the "API Keys" tab
- Click "Create New Key" to generate a new API Key
- Copy and save your API Key securely
2. Configure API Key
Set the FELO_API_KEY environment variable:
Linux/macOS:
export FELO_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
Windows (PowerShell):
$env:FELO_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
Windows (CMD):
set FELO_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
For permanent configuration, add it to your shell profile (~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc) or system environment variables.
How to Execute
When this skill is triggered, execute the search script using the Bash tool:
~/.agents/skills/felo-search/scripts/search.sh "USER_QUERY_HERE"
Notes:
- Replace
USER_QUERY_HEREwith the actual user query - The script handles API key validation, JSON escaping, and API calls
- Supports all special characters, Unicode (Chinese, Japanese, etc.), and quotes
Parse and Format Response
The API returns JSON with this structure:
{
"answer": "AI-generated answer text",
"query_analysis": ["optimized query 1", "optimized query 2"]
}
Present the response to the user in this format:
## Answer
[Display the answer field]
## Query Analysis
Optimized search terms: [list query_analysis items]
Complete Examples
Example 1: Weather query
User asks: "What's the weather in Tokyo today?"
Expected response format:
## Answer
Tokyo weather today: Sunny, 22°C (72°F). High of 25°C, low of 18°C.
Light winds from the east at 10 km/h. UV index: 6 (high).
Good day for outdoor activities!
## Query Analysis
Optimized search terms: Tokyo weather today, 東京 天気 今日
Bash command:
~/.agents/skills/felo-search/scripts/search.sh "What's the weather in Tokyo today?"
Example 2: Local news / events
User asks: "What's new in Hangzhou recently?"
Expected response format:
## Answer
Recent news in Hangzhou: Asian Games venue upgrades completed, West Lake night tours launched, new metro lines opened. Details...
## Query Analysis
Optimized search terms: Hangzhou recent news, Hangzhou events, 杭州 最近 新闻
Bash command:
~/.agents/skills/felo-search/scripts/search.sh "What's new in Hangzhou recently"
Example 3: Travel / things to do
User asks: "What are the best things to do in Taipei?"
Bash command:
~/.agents/skills/felo-search/scripts/search.sh "What are the best things to do in Taipei"
Example 4: Restaurants / recommendations
User asks: "Popular restaurants in Tokyo?"
Bash command:
~/.agents/skills/felo-search/scripts/search.sh "Popular restaurants in Tokyo"
Error Handling
Common Error Codes
INVALID_API_KEY- API Key is invalid or revoked- Solution: Check if your API key is correct and hasn't been revoked
MISSING_PARAMETER- Required parameter is missing- Solution: Ensure the query parameter is provided
INVALID_PARAMETER- Parameter value is invalid- Solution: Check the query format
CHAT_FAILED- Internal service error- Solution: Retry the request or contact Felo support
Missing API Key
If FELO_API_KEY is not set, display this message:
❌ Felo API Key not configured
To use this skill, you need to set up your Felo API Key:
1. Get your API key from https://felo.ai (Settings → API Keys)
2. Set the environment variable:
Linux/macOS:
export FELO_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
Windows (PowerShell):
$env:FELO_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
3. Restart Claude Code or reload the environment
API Configuration
Endpoint: https://openapi.felo.ai/v2/chat
Authentication: Bearer token in Authorization header (from FELO_API_KEY environment variable)
Request format:
{
"query": "user's search query"
}
Response format:
{
"answer": "AI-generated comprehensive answer",
"query_analysis": ["optimized query 1", "optimized query 2"]
}
Important Notes
- This skill should be used for any question requiring current information
- Execute immediately using the Bash tool - don't just describe what you would do
- Multi-language support: Fully supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Japanese, and English
- Handle special characters properly: Use the search script which handles JSON escaping via sed
- Parse JSON response: Extract answer and query_analysis fields
- Format nicely: Present results in a clean, readable format with proper markdown
- The API returns results in the same language as the query when possible
Additional Resources
- Felo Open Platform Documentation
- Get API Key (Settings → API Keys)
- API Reference
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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