Web Search
Available Tool
- ddg_web_search(query, max_results=5): Search DuckDuckGo and return results with title, snippet, and link.
Parameters
Parameter Type Default Description
query
str (required) Search query string
max_results
int 5 Number of results (max 10)
Usage Guidelines
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Use specific, targeted search queries for best results
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Set max_results to 3-5 for focused searches, up to 10 for broad research
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Combine with the url-fetcher skill to read full page content from search result links
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Break complex research into multiple targeted queries rather than one broad query
Citation Format
When presenting information from search results, wrap every specific claim in <cite> tags:
<cite source="SOURCE_TITLE" url="URL">claim text</cite>
Rules:
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Cite factual claims, statistics, quotes, and specific information from search results.
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The source attribute should contain the title or name of the source.
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The url attribute should contain the source URL when available.
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Do NOT cite your own reasoning or general knowledge.
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If search results don't contain relevant information, inform the user rather than guessing.
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Use the minimum number of citations necessary to support claims.