# Web Search > Search the public web for up-to-date facts. Works out of the box with Jina (default, no API key needed); optionally Serper, Tavily, or Brave Search. Use when workbook context is insufficient and fresh external references are needed. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/web-search-13` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/web-search-13` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/web-search-13/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Data & Analytics - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/web-search-13 --- # Web Search This repository exposes web search as a built-in **integration** in the Excel add-in. ## Mapping - Agent Skill name: `web-search` - Excel integration ID: `web_search` - Tools: `web_search`, `fetch_page` ## Providers | Provider | API key | Notes | |---|---|---| | **Jina** (default) | Optional (for higher limits) | Works out of the box — no signup needed | | Serper.dev | Required | Google SERP API, free tier available | | Tavily | Required | AI-native search, free monthly credits | | Brave Search | Required | Direct Brave Search API | If a keyed provider fails (auth/rate-limit/server error), search automatically retries with Jina and surfaces a warning. ## Usage notes - Prefer workbook data first. - Use web search only when external facts are required. - Cite sources from tool results (`[1]`, `[2]`, ...). ## Excel-specific setup 1. Open `/tools` (or `/extensions` → Connections tab). 2. Enable external tools. 3. Enable **Web Search** for session and/or workbook scope. 4. (Optional) Choose a different provider and set its API key — Jina works by default with no configuration. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/tmustier) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.