OpenOPC/skills/core/web_search.md

name, description, domain, trigger, always_on

name	description	domain	trigger	always_on
web_search	Effective web searching and information gathering	research general	When needing to find information from the web	false

Web Search Skill

When to Search

• Task requires up-to-date information (current events, latest versions, etc.)
• Technical documentation or API references needed
• Evaluating solutions, libraries, or tools
• Fact-checking or verification

Search Strategy

1. Start with specific, targeted queries
2. If results are poor, broaden the query or try different keywords
3. Use web_fetch to read promising URLs for detailed information
4. Cross-reference multiple sources for accuracy
5. Summarize findings with source attribution

Best Practices

• Use specific technical terms in queries
• Include version numbers when looking for docs
• Prefer official documentation over blog posts
• When evaluating tools, compare at least 2-3 options
• Always note the source of information