# Web Searching

> Searches the web for current information using Brave Search or SearXNG. Use for recent events, current information, or factual lookups.

- Skill: `rotoslider/web-searching` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add rotoslider/web-searching`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/rotoslider/web-searching/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: rotoslider (https://skillmd.com/u/rotoslider)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/rotoslider/web-searching

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# Web Searching

## When to Use
- User asks about current events or recent news → `web_search`
- User says "search for", "look up", "find out" → `web_search`

## Important
- Supported providers: Brave Search (needs API key) and SearXNG (self-hosted)
- Default max results: 5
- Results include title, URL, and snippet