Installation

clawhub install phheng/web-research-assistant

Summary

This skill leverages BrowserAct API to provide powerful web research capabilities. When primary web access is restricted or blocked, it automatically searches the internet to find and extract relevant information, ensuring your research tasks are completed successfully.

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Web Research Assistant

This skill leverages BrowserAct API to provide powerful web research capabilities. When primary web access is restricted or blocked, it automatically searches the internet to find and extract relevant information, ensuring your research tasks are completed successfully.

โœจ OpenClaw & Claude Code Optimized

๐Ÿš€ Works Seamlessly with OpenClaw and Claude Code

PlatformStatusInstallation
OpenClawโœ… Highly RecommendedCopy to ~/.openclaw/skills/
Claude Codeโœ… Highly RecommendedNative skill support
OpenCodeโœ… Fully SupportedCopy to ~/.opencode/skills/
Cursorโœ… Fully SupportedCopy to ~/.cursor/skills/

Why This Skill?

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Purpose-built for OpenClaw and Claude Code
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Auto-recovery when web access is restricted
  • ๐ŸŒ Global access - no IP or geoblocking issues
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost-effective - saves token usage
  • โšก Fast execution - BrowserAct powered

๐ŸŽฏ When to Use

Web Access Restricted? No Problem!

Use this skill when:

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Target websites block AI assistant access
  • ๐ŸŒ Geographic restrictions limit content access
  • ๐Ÿ” Paywalls prevent data extraction
  • โฑ๏ธ Need quick supplemental information
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Research requires multiple data sources
  • ๐Ÿ” Need current information beyond cached data

๐Ÿ”‘ API Key Guidance

Before running, check the BROWSERACT_API_KEY environment variable. If not set, request the API key from the user:

Required Message:

"Please provide your BrowserAct API Key from BrowserAct Console to enable web research capabilities."

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Input Parameters

Configure research based on your needs:

ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
querystring-Research topic or question
enginestringgoogleSearch engine (google, bing, duckduckgo)
max_resultsnumber10Results to retrieve (1-50)
content_typestringallContent filter (all, news, articles, data)
time_rangestringpast_monthTime filter (anytime, past_day/week/month/year)

๐Ÿ’ป Quick Start

bash
# Basic research
python web-research-assistant/scripts/research.py "AI technology trends"

# Deep research with more results
python web-research-assistant/scripts/research.py "competitor analysis" --max-results 20

# Current news research
python web-research-assistant/scripts/research.py "market trends" --content-type news

# Save to file
python web-research-assistant/scripts/research.py "industry data" -o research_report.md

๐Ÿ“Š Output

Structured Research Data:

  • Titles, URLs, snippets, and relevance scores
  • Key facts and statistics extraction
  • Source citations and references
  • Comprehensive research report

๐ŸŽช What This Skill Does

  1. ๐Ÿ”„ Auto-Supplement - When direct access fails, automatically searches the web
  2. ๐ŸŒ Global Search - Bypasses geographic restrictions via BrowserAct
  3. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Multi-Source - Aggregates data from multiple search results
  4. โœ… Validation - Cross-references information for accuracy
  5. ๐Ÿ“‹ Report Generation - Creates comprehensive research reports

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๐Ÿ”ง BrowserAct API Integration

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Research Request โ†’ BrowserAct Search โ†’ Data Extraction โ†’ Validation โ†’ Final Report

Powered by BrowserAct MCP for reliable, unrestricted web access.


โš ๏ธ Error Handling

  • Invalid API Key: Report to user, do not retry
  • Search Failed: Automatic retry with fallback engine
  • No Results: Return partial data with notification
  • Timeout: Extended timeout for large research tasks

๐Ÿ“– Best Practices

  1. Use specific queries for targeted results
  2. Apply time filters for current information
  3. Cross-reference key findings
  4. Choose appropriate content types for research goals
  5. Validate statistics with multiple sources

๐Ÿ”— Related Skills

  • amazon-competitor-analyzer - Amazon competitive intelligence
  • google-maps-search-api-skill - Business data extraction
  • google-news-api-skill - News monitoring

Version: 1.0.0
Updated: 2026-02-08
API: BrowserAct MCP
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