# Tavily Search

> AI-optimized search and content extraction using Tavily API. Includes deep search, news filtering, and raw content extraction for LLM processing.

- Skill: `modbender/tavily-search-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add modbender/tavily-search-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/modbender/tavily-search-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: modbender (https://skillmd.com/u/modbender)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/modbender/tavily-search-2

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# Tavily Search

Tavily is a search engine built specifically for AI agents (LLMs). This skill provides optimized search results and content extraction.

## Prerequisites

1.  **Node.js** installed.
2.  **Tavily API Key**: Get one at [tavily.com](https://tavily.com).
3.  **Environment Variable**: Set `TAVILY_API_KEY` in your environment.

## Usage

### Search

Perform an AI-optimized search.

```bash
node scripts/search.mjs "What are the latest developments in agentic AI?"
```

**Options:**
- `-n <number>`: Number of results (default: 5, max: 20).
- `--deep`: Use advanced search depth (more tokens, better results).
- `--topic <general|news>`: Filter by topic (default: general).
- `--days <number>`: For news topic, limit results to past N days.

## Extract content from URL

```bash
node {baseDir}/scripts/extract.mjs "https://example.com/article"
```

Notes:
- Needs `TAVILY_API_KEY` from https://tavily.com
- Tavily is optimized for AI - returns clean, relevant snippets
- Use `--deep` for complex research questions
- Use `--topic news` for current events

## Troubleshooting

-   **Missing API Key**: Ensure `TAVILY_API_KEY` is exported or set in your session.
-   **Network Errors**: Check your internet connection and API quota at Tavily.