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- 🔒 Target websites block AI assistant access
- 🌍 Geographic restrictions limit content access
- 🔐 Paywalls prevent data extraction
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browser-act/skills/solutions/search-research/web-research-assistant/SKILL.md
web-research-assistant
AI-powered web research assistant that leverages BrowserAct API to supplement restricted web access by searching the internet for additional information. Designed for OpenClaw and Claude Code.
- Source repository stars
- 5,431
- Declared platforms
- 1
- Static risk flags
- 3
- Last source update
- 2026-08-24
- Source checked
- 2026-08-26
Decision brief
What it does: where it fits
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.
Not for
- Tasks that require unconfirmed production actions or broad system permissions.
- Environments where the pinned source and install steps cannot be inspected.
Compatibility matrix
Platform support, with evidence labels
| Platform | Status | Evidence | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codex | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Claude Code | Declared | Source record | Install path and trigger |
| Cursor | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Gemini CLI | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
Installation
Inspect first. Install second.
The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.
Source-detected install commandSource
npx skills add https://github.com/browser-act/skills --skill "solutions/search-research/web-research-assistant"Safe inspection promptEditorial
Inspect the Agent Skill "web-research-assistant" from https://github.com/browser-act/skills/blob/11c057b03f92101642cadc9f840564574120d184/solutions/search-research/web-research-assistant/SKILL.md at commit 11c057b03f92101642cadc9f840564574120d184. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.
Workflow
What the source asks the agent to do
- 01
💻 Quick Start
Review the “💻 Quick Start” section in the pinned source before continuing.
Review and apply the “💻 Quick Start” source section. - 02
✨ OpenClaw & Claude Code Optimized
🚀 Works Seamlessly with OpenClaw and Claude Code
🎯 Purpose-built for OpenClaw and Claude Code🔄 Auto-recovery when web access is restricted🌐 Global access - no IP or geoblocking issues - 03
🎯 When to Use
Web Access Restricted? No Problem!
🔒 Target websites block AI assistant access🌍 Geographic restrictions limit content access🔐 Paywalls prevent data extraction - 04
🔑 API Key Guidance
Before running, check the BROWSERACTAPIKEY environment variable. If not set, request the API key from the user:
Before running, check the BROWSERACTAPIKEY 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." - 05
🛠️ Input Parameters
Configure research based on your needs:
Configure research based on your needs:
Permission review
Static risk signals and limitations
Network access
The documentation includes network, browsing, or remote request actions.
Before running, check the `BROWSERACT_API_KEY` environment variable. If not set, request the API key from the user:Runs scripts
The documentation asks the agent to run terminal commands or scripts.
python web-research-assistant/scripts/research.py "AI technology trends"Runs scripts
The documentation asks the agent to run terminal commands or scripts.
python web-research-assistant/scripts/research.py "competitor analysis" --max-results 20Writes files
The documentation asks the agent to create, modify, or delete local files.
# Save to fileNetwork access
The documentation includes network, browsing, or remote request actions.
`google-maps-search-api-skill` - Business data extractionEvidence record
Why each signal appears
EvidenceSourceComputedTestedEditorial
| Signal | Value | Evidence type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality score | 91/100 | Computed | Documentation, specificity, maintenance, and trust rules |
| Repository stars | 5,431 | Source | Repository attention, not individual Skill quality |
| Compatibility | 1 platforms | Source | Declared in the catalog source record |
| Usage guide | automated source guide | Editorial | Generated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level |
Pinned source
Provenance and original SKILL.md
- Repository
- browser-act/skills
- Skill path
- solutions/search-research/web-research-assistant/SKILL.md
- Commit
- 11c057b03f92101642cadc9f840564574120d184
- License
- MIT
- Collected
- 2026-08-26
- Default branch
- main
View the original SKILL.md
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.
✨ OpenClaw & Claude Code Optimized
🚀 Works Seamlessly with OpenClaw and Claude Code
| Platform | Status | Installation |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | ✅ Highly Recommended | Copy to ~/.openclaw/skills/ |
| Claude Code | ✅ Highly Recommended | Native skill support |
| OpenCode | ✅ Fully Supported | Copy to ~/.opencode/skills/ |
| Cursor | ✅ Fully Supported | Copy to ~/.cursor/skills/ |
Why This Skill?
- 🎯 Purpose-built for OpenClaw and Claude Code
- 🔄 Auto-recovery when web access is restricted
- 🌐 Global access - no IP or geoblocking issues
- 💰 Cost-effective - saves token usage
- ⚡ Fast execution - BrowserAct powered
🎯 When to Use
Web Access Restricted? No Problem!
Use this skill when:
- 🔒 Target websites block AI assistant access
- 🌍 Geographic restrictions limit content access
- 🔐 Paywalls prevent data extraction
- ⏱️ Need quick supplemental information
- 📊 Research requires multiple data sources
- 🔍 Need current information beyond cached data
🔑 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."
🛠️ Input Parameters
Configure research based on your needs:
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | - | Research topic or question |
engine | string | Search engine (google, bing, duckduckgo) | |
max_results | number | 10 | Results to retrieve (1-50) |
content_type | string | all | Content filter (all, news, articles, data) |
time_range | string | past_month | Time filter (anytime, past_day/week/month/year) |
💻 Quick Start
# 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
📊 Output
Structured Research Data:
- Titles, URLs, snippets, and relevance scores
- Key facts and statistics extraction
- Source citations and references
- Comprehensive research report
🎪 What This Skill Does
- 🔄 Auto-Supplement - When direct access fails, automatically searches the web
- 🌐 Global Search - Bypasses geographic restrictions via BrowserAct
- 📈 Multi-Source - Aggregates data from multiple search results
- ✅ Validation - Cross-references information for accuracy
- 📋 Report Generation - Creates comprehensive research reports
Features
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No hallucinations, ensuring stable and accurate data extraction: Pre-set workflows eliminate AI-generated hallucinations.
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No human verification challenges: Built-in bypass mechanisms eliminate the need to handle reCAPTCHA or other verification challenges.
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No IP access restrictions or geofencing: Overcomes regional IP limitations for stable global access.
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Faster execution speed: Tasks complete more rapidly than purely AI-driven browser automation solutions.
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Exceptional cost-effectiveness: Significantly reduces data acquisition costs compared to token-intensive AI solutions.
🔧 BrowserAct API Integration
Research Request → BrowserAct Search → Data Extraction → Validation → Final Report
Powered by BrowserAct MCP for reliable, unrestricted web access.
⚠️ 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
📖 Best Practices
- Use specific queries for targeted results
- Apply time filters for current information
- Cross-reference key findings
- Choose appropriate content types for research goals
- Validate statistics with multiple sources
🔗 Related Skills
amazon-competitor-analyzer- Amazon competitive intelligencegoogle-maps-search-api-skill- Business data extractiongoogle-news-api-skill- News monitoring
Version: 1.0.0
Updated: 2026-03-27
API: BrowserAct MCP
Frequently asked questions
What to verify before installation and use
What does the web-research-assistant source document cover?
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.
How do I install web-research-assistant?
The source record exposes this install command: npx skills add https://github.com/browser-act/skills --skill "solutions/search-research/web-research-assistant". Inspect the command and pinned source before running it.
Which Agent platforms does the source record declare?
The pinned source record declares support for: claude code.
Which permission-related actions were detected?
Static rules flagged network, exec-script, write-files in the source; the page lists the matching lines and excerpts.
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