web-search
Real-time web research using Gemini's Google Search. Trigger when user needs current information ("search with Gemini", "find current info about X", "what's the latest on Y"), library/API research, security vulnerability lookups, or comparisons requiring recent data.
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Web Search skill enables Claude to perform real-time internet research by leveraging Gemini's Google Search integration. It effectively overcomes the limitations of static training data by allowing the agent to retrieve up-to-the-minute information, including the latest software documentation, breaking news, security vulnerabilities, and live technical benchmarks. This ensures that AI-generated insights are grounded in the most current and accurate data available on the web.
Use Cases
- Technical Documentation & API Research: Instantly find the latest versions, breaking changes, and best practices for rapidly evolving libraries and frameworks like Next.js or Node.js.
- Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct real-time lookups for specific CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) and recent security patches to maintain robust system defenses.
- Market & Competitive Analysis: Perform side-by-side comparisons of tools or services using the most recent community benchmarks, pricing updates, and user reviews.
- Fact-Checking & Current Events: Verify breaking news and trending topics to provide contextually relevant information that extends beyond the model's knowledge cutoff date.
| name | web-search |
|---|---|
| description | Real-time web research using Gemini's Google Search. Trigger when user needs current information ("search with Gemini", "find current info about X", "what's the latest on Y"), library/API research, security vulnerability lookups, or comparisons requiring recent data. |
Web Search via Gemini
Use Gemini's google_web_search tool for real-time internet research.
Quick Start
gemini "Use Google Search to find [topic]. Do not make any changes. Respond with the results only." --allowed-tools google_web_search -o text 2>&1
Use -m gemini-2.5-flash for faster searches:
gemini "Latest version of React? Do not make any changes. Respond with the results only." --allowed-tools google_web_search -m gemini-2.5-flash -o text 2>&1
When to Use
- Current events and news
- Latest library versions and documentation
- Security vulnerabilities (CVEs)
- Community opinions and benchmarks
- Best practices research
- Comparison research
Examples
Current info:
gemini "What are the latest Next.js 15 features? Use Google Search. Do not make any changes. Respond with the results only." --allowed-tools google_web_search -o text
Vulnerability research:
gemini "What are known CVEs for lodash 4.x? Use Google Search. Do not make any changes. Respond with the results only." --allowed-tools google_web_search -o text
Comparison:
gemini "Compare Zustand vs Jotai for React state management. Use Google Search for recent benchmarks. Do not make any changes. Respond with the results only." --allowed-tools google_web_search -o text
Best practices:
gemini "Current best practices for Node.js 22 error handling? Use Google Search. Do not make any changes. Respond with the results only." --allowed-tools google_web_search -o text
Notes
- Gemini must not make any changes, provide feedback ONLY.
- Requires sandbox bypass: use
dangerouslyDisableSandbox: true - May take 1-2 minutes for comprehensive searches
- Validate findings against official documentation
- See
references/setup.mdfor troubleshooting