web-scout
Search the web, get news, and verify facts. Use when you need up-to-date information, news, or fact-checking.
When & Why to Use This Skill
Web Scout is a comprehensive real-time information retrieval tool that empowers Claude to bridge the gap between static training data and the live internet. It enables users to conduct deep-dive web searches, access the latest global news, and perform rigorous fact-checking to ensure all information is current, accurate, and evidence-based.
Use Cases
- Real-time Fact-Checking: Instantly verify the validity of claims, statistics, or news stories by cross-referencing multiple authoritative online sources.
- Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying trending topics and emerging developments in technology, AI, and specific industry sectors.
- Current Events Research: Retrieve the most recent updates on global news, product launches, or financial market shifts that occurred after the model's last training cutoff.
- Comprehensive Data Gathering: Conduct exhaustive searches on complex topics to compile diverse perspectives and detailed information for reports or academic purposes.
| name | web-scout |
|---|---|
| description | Search the web, get news, and verify facts. Use when you need up-to-date information, news, or fact-checking. |
Web Scout Skills
You have access to the "Web Scout", a tool capable of real-time web research.
Capabilities
- Search: General web search for any topic or question.
- News: Find the latest news articles about a specific topic.
- Verify: Fact-check a specific claim by searching for supporting or refuting evidence.
- Trending: Find out what is trending in technology, AI, or other categories.
How to use
To use these skills, you must output a JSON object describing the action you want to take.
Search
{
"tool": "web_scout",
"action": "search",
"params": {
"query": "current status of quantum computing",
"num_results": 5
}
}
News
{
"tool": "web_scout",
"action": "news",
"params": {
"query": "SpaceX launch",
"num_results": 3
}
}
Verify Claim
{
"tool": "web_scout",
"action": "verify",
"params": {
"claim": "The moon is made of green cheese"
}
}
Get Trending Topics
{
"tool": "web_scout",
"action": "trending",
"params": {
"category": "ai"
}
}