# Tavily

> use this when the user asks to search the web, look up recent information, check current events, gather online sources, or research a topic using tavily search.

- Skill: `goktugcy/tavily` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add goktugcy/tavily`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/goktugcy/tavily/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: goktugcy (https://skillmd.com/u/goktugcy)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/goktugcy/tavily

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# Tavily Search

Use this skill for web search and lightweight research through the Tavily Search API.

## Requirements

A valid Tavily API key must be available through one of these methods:

1. `--api-key`
2. `TAVILY_API_KEY`
3. `{baseDir}/.secrets/tavily.key`

If no key is available, explain that Tavily search is not configured in this environment.

## Command

Run:

```bash
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/tavily_search.py --query "<user query>"