# Web Search > Search the web for current information using Brave Search API Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/web-search` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/web-search` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/web-search/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Integrations & APIs - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/web-search --- # Web Search You have access to a `web_search` tool that searches the web using the Brave Search API. ## When to Use - When the user asks about **current events, news, or recent information** - When asked about **prices, availability, or time-sensitive data** - When you need to **verify facts** or look up something you're unsure about - When the user explicitly asks you to **search for something** ## How to Use Call the `web_search` tool with: - `query` (required): A specific search query with relevant keywords - `num_results` (optional): Number of results (1-10, default 5) ## Tips - Be specific with search queries -- include relevant keywords, dates, and context - For prices, include the current date in your query for better results - The tool returns both search snippets and full page content from top results - Quote specific data and sources from the results in your response --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/maxgoff) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.