This skill should be used when user asks to "search the web", "fetch content from URL", "extract page content", "use Tavily search", "scrape this website", "get information from this link", or "web search for X".
SkillScore87Maintained
Automatic
◆Research pack
Last verified 8/14/2026
What it changes
Passed 17 of 19 test cases with the skill, and 9 of 19 without it.
Without skill48%
With skill87%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Selects mcp__tavily__tavily-extract.
Specifies mcp__tavily__tavily_search.
Specifies mcp__tavily__tavily-extract.
and 5 more in the full report
9 fixed11 passed either way3 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+39 pp
Tokens
-26%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-52%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/14/2026v120 of 23 cases passed with skill · 19 comparable
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 8 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 8
Prompt
What is the exact tool function identifier string used to trigger keyword search queries in the Tavily MCP plugin?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Specifies mcp__tavily__tavily_search.
Missed
Passed
case-22 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/14/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md53 linessingle file
Tavily Search and Extract
Use Tavily MCP tools for web search and content retrieval operations.
Tool Selection
Tavily Search (mcp__tavily__tavily_search)
Use for:
Keyword-based searches across the web
Finding relevant pages and content
Quick answer gathering
Multiple result discovery
Best for: Initial research, finding sources, broad queries
Tavily Extract (mcp__tavily__tavily-extract)
Use for:
Getting detailed content from specific URLs
Deep analysis of page content
Structured data extraction
Following up on search results
Best for: In-depth analysis, specific URL content, detailed information
Hook Behavior
tavily_extract_to_advanced.py hook automatically upgrades extract calls to advanced mode for better accuracy when needed.
Integration Pattern
Use mcp__tavily__tavily_search for discovery phase
Analyze results to find relevant URLs
Use mcp__tavily__tavily-extract for detailed content on specific URLs