tavily-searchlisted
Install: claude install-skill kyopark2014/mcp
# Tavily Search
AI-powered web search that returns synthesized answers with citations and structured results.
## When to Use
- User explicitly requests "use Tavily" or "search with Tavily"
- Research tasks requiring comprehensive, cited answers
- Fact-checking with source verification
- Alternative to Brave/Perplexity when specifically requested
## Requirements
- Python 3.6+
- `tavily-python` package: `pip install tavily-python`
- `TAVILY_API_KEY` environment variable
Get your API key at: https://tavily.com
## Script Location
The search script is located at `skills/tavily-search/scripts/search.py` relative to the application working directory.
**IMPORTANT**: Always use the FULL path `skills/tavily-search/scripts/search.py` — do NOT shorten to `scripts/search.py`.
## Quick Start
### Basic search
```bash
python skills/tavily-search/scripts/search.py "latest AI developments"
```
### Advanced search with more results
```bash
python skills/tavily-search/scripts/search.py "quantum computing breakthroughs" --max-results 10 --depth advanced
```
### Text format output
```bash
python skills/tavily-search/scripts/search.py "climate change news" --format text
```
## Usage
### Command-line options
- `query` (required): Search query
- `--max-results N`: Maximum results (1-10, default: 5)
- `--depth [basic|advanced]`: Search depth (default: basic)
- `basic`: Fast, general search
- `advanced`: Deep, comprehensive search (slower, costs more)
- `--no-answer`: Exclude AI-g