Web Search
Available Tool
- ddg_web_search(query, max_results=5): Search DuckDuckGo and return results with title, snippet, and link.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | str | (required) | Search query string |
max_results | int | 5 | Number of results (max 10) |
Usage Guidelines
- Use specific, targeted search queries for best results
- Set max_results to 3-5 for focused searches, up to 10 for broad research
- Combine with the url-fetcher skill to read full page content from search result links
- Break complex research into multiple targeted queries rather than one broad query
Citation Format
When presenting information from search results, wrap every specific claim in <cite> tags:
<cite source="SOURCE_TITLE" url="URL">claim text</cite>
Rules:
- Cite factual claims, statistics, quotes, and specific information from search results.
- The
sourceattribute should contain the title or name of the source. - The
urlattribute should contain the source URL when available. - Do NOT cite your own reasoning or general knowledge.
- If search results don't contain relevant information, inform the user rather than guessing.
- Use the minimum number of citations necessary to support claims.