# Multi Search

> Parallel multi-source search combining Web, Scholar, Smart, and Tavily results with confidence scoring and AI synthesis. Best for comprehensive research requiring cross-source validation. Use when: the user needs web search, research, source discovery, or content extraction.

- Skill: `baofeng-tech/multi-search-5` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add baofeng-tech/multi-search-5`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/baofeng-tech/multi-search-5/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- License: MIT
- Author: baofeng-tech (https://skillmd.com/u/baofeng-tech)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/baofeng-tech/multi-search-5

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# AIsa Multi-Source Search

The most comprehensive search tool in this plugin. Queries Web, Scholar, Smart, and Tavily sources in parallel, then computes a confidence score based on source availability, result quality, and diversity. Optionally generates an AI synthesis of all results.

## Setup

This skill requires the `AISA_API_KEY` environment variable. When installed as a Claude plugin, the key is configured via the environment variables.

## Usage

Run the search client with the `verity` subcommand:

```bash
python3 scripts/search_client.py verity --query "<search query>" --count <results_per_source>
```

### Arguments

| Argument | Required | Default | Description |
|----------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `--query` / `-q` | Yes | — | Search query |
| `--count` / `-c` | No | 5 | Maximum results per source (1–20) |

### Example

```bash
python3 scripts/search_client.py verity --query "impact of AI on healthcare diagnostics" --count 5
```

## Output

The script prints:

1. **Individual results** from each source (Web, Smart, Scholar, Tavily)
2. **Confidence Assessment** with:
   - **Score** (0–100) — Overall confidence in the search results
   - **Level** — Very High / High / Medium / Low / Very Low
   - **Sources queried** and **Sources OK** — How many sources responded
   - **Total results** — Combined result count across all sources
3. **AI Synthesis** — A coherent summary combining insights from all sources, with citations

### Confidence Scoring Breakdown

| Factor | Weight | Description |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| Source availability | 40% | How many of the 4 sources returned results |
| Result quality | 35% | Ratio of actual results to expected results |
| Source diversity | 15% | Whether both academic and web sources are present |
| Recency bonus | 10% | Bonus for having at least one successful source |

## When to Use

Use this skill when the user needs the most thorough and reliable search results possible. Best for fact-checking, comprehensive research, verifying claims across multiple sources, or any query where cross-source validation adds significant value. This tool is slower but more reliable than individual search tools.