# Web Search Patterns

> Best practices and patterns for effective web searching Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/web-search-patterns` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/web-search-patterns`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/web-search-patterns/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/web-search-patterns

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# Web Search Patterns

This document outlines best practices and patterns for using the Gemini Search plugin.

## Search Query Optimization

### Query Structure

- Use specific keywords rather than broad terms
- Include context words when needed
- Avoid ambiguous phrases
- Formulate questions as direct queries

### Effective Search Patterns

#### Informational Queries

- "What is [topic]?"
- "[Topic] overview"
- "How does [process] work?"

#### Comparative Queries

- "[A] vs [B]"
- "Difference between [A] and [B]"
- "Compare [A] vs [B]"

#### Problem-Solving Queries

- "[Problem] solution"
- "How to fix [problem]"
- "Troubleshooting [issue]"

## Advanced Search Techniques

### Boolean Operations

- Use quotes for exact phrases: "exact phrase"
- Use AND, OR, NOT operators
- Use wildcards: [term]* or [term]?

### Source Filtering

- Domain-specific searches: [query] site:domain.com
- Date filtering when available
- Content type filtering

## Best Practices

### Before Searching

1. Clarify your search intent
2. Think of multiple ways to phrase the question
3. Consider related terms or synonyms

### After Search

1. Verify source reliability
2. Cross-reference important facts
3. Note the search date for time-sensitive topics

## Performance Considerations

- Be specific to reduce irrelevant results
- Use the cache when re-searching similar topics
- Check /search-stats to understand usage patterns

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