parallel-web-search
The parallel-web-search skill provides a mechanism for agents to perform web searches using the parallel-cli tool. It saves search results to JSON files in the /tmp directory for subsequent analysis and citation.
Is parallel-web-search safe to install?
Review the source first: our audit of parallel-web-search's source files found 4 shell commands, 0 external URLs, file reads and writes (high risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill executes shell commands via parallel-cli and writes search result data to the /tmp directory.
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Who is this skill for?
Users of the parallel-cli environment who require current web information for research, investigation, or general queries.
What can you do with it?
- Performing general web lookups and research
- Investigating specific topics with time-sensitive constraints
- Filtering search results by domain or geographic location
- Executing multi-step agentic searches using advanced mode
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 5/10. The skill documentation is clear, provides specific command examples, and includes strict requirements for citation and output handling.
What does the skill file contain?
# Web Search Search the web for: $ARGUMENTS ## Command Choose a short, descriptive filename based on the query (e.g., `ai-chip-news`, `react-vs-vue`). Use lowercase with hyphens, no spaces. Substitute it into the command **inline** — `$FILENAME` and `<keyword>` below are placeholders, not shell variables; do not copy them verbatim. ```bash parallel-cli search "$ARGUMENTS" -q "<keyword1>" -q "<keyword2>" --json --max-results 10 --excerpt-max-chars-total 27000 -o "/tmp/$FILENAME.json" ``` Concrete example for a query about React 19: ```bash parallel-cli search "latest React 19 features and...
Frequently asked questions
How does the skill handle search results?
The skill saves search results to a JSON file in the /tmp directory using the -o flag. Agents should read this file rather than relying on stdout to avoid truncation.
What should I do if the search returns a 403 error?
A 403 error indicates a potential balance issue. The agent should offer to run parallel-cli balance get and, with user confirmation, may run parallel-cli balance add to resolve the issue.
How should the agent format the final response?
The response must lead with the key finding, include specific facts with inline markdown citations, and conclude with a Sources section listing all URLs used.
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