Web Research Assistant
FreeEnhance your research with unrestricted web access.
Free · Opens the source repo
What Web Research Assistant does
The Web Research Assistant skill utilizes the BrowserAct API to facilitate web research when direct access to websites is restricted. This capability is particularly useful for users who encounter barriers such as geographic restrictions, paywalls, or AI access blocks. By automatically searching the internet for relevant information, this skill ensures that users can complete their research tasks effectively, even in challenging environments.
Designed primarily for integration with OpenClaw and Claude Code, this skill simplifies the research process by providing a seamless experience. Users can initiate searches with specific queries and customize parameters such as search engine, result count, content type, and time range. The output is structured data that includes titles, URLs, snippets, and relevant statistics, making it easier to compile comprehensive reports.
The skill is optimized for speed and cost-effectiveness, significantly reducing the need for token usage compared to traditional AI solutions. It also bypasses common web access issues, ensuring that users have reliable access to current and diverse information sources. This makes it an essential tool for developers, researchers, and anyone needing to gather information quickly and efficiently.
In summary, the Web Research Assistant skill is a powerful tool for overcoming web access limitations, providing users with the ability to conduct thorough research without the usual barriers. Its integration with popular AI platforms enhances its usability, making it a valuable addition to any research toolkit.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to conduct web research but face restrictions such as paywalls, geographic limitations, or blocked AI access.
When not to use it
This skill may not be suitable for scenarios where direct web access is available and no restrictions are present, as it is specifically designed to handle access issues.
What you can build with it
Accessing Blocked Content
When a website blocks AI access, this skill automatically searches for the required information, ensuring uninterrupted research.
Bypassing Geographic Restrictions
If you're in a location where certain content is restricted, this skill allows you to gather data without being hindered by geoblocking.
Compiling Comprehensive Reports
Use this skill to aggregate data from multiple sources, creating detailed reports that include current information and statistics.
How to install Web Research Assistant
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add browser-act/skills/web-research-assistant --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs
Inside SKILL.md
Written by browser-actWeb 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
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