# Web Search

Real-time web search using Playwright-controlled browser.

- Repository: https://github.com/netease-youdao/LobsterAI (6161 stars)
- Category: Testing
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-10-31
- Runs scripts: yes, review before use

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add netease-youdao/LobsterAI --skill web-search -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add netease-youdao/LobsterAI --skill web-search -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add netease-youdao/LobsterAI --skill web-search -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add netease-youdao/LobsterAI --skill web-search -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Real-time web search using Playwright-controlled browser. Use this skill when you need current information, latest documentation, recent news, or any data beyond your knowledge cutoff (January 2025).

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Web Search Skill

## When to Use This Skill

Use the web-search skill when you need:

- **Current information** - Events, news, or data after January 2025
- **Latest documentation** - Up-to-date framework/library docs (React 19, Next.js 15, etc.)
- **Real-time data** - Stock prices, weather, sports scores, etc.
- **Fact verification** - Check current status of projects, companies, or technologies
- **Recent discussions** - Community opinions, GitHub issues, Stack Overflow answers
- **Product comparisons** - Latest reviews and comparisons
- **Troubleshooting** - Search for specific error messages or solutions

**Examples of when to use:**
- User: "What are the new features in React 19?"
- User: "Search for the latest Next.js App Router documentation"
- User: "What's the current status of the Rust async project?"
- User: "Find recent discussions about Vue 3 performance"

## How It Works

```
┌──────────┐    Bash    ┌─────────┐    HTTP    ┌──────────────┐    CDP    ┌────────┐
│  Claude  │───────────▶│ CLI.sh  │───────────▶│ Bridge Server│──────────▶│ Chrome │
│          │            │         │            │ (localhost)  │ Playwright│        │
└──────────┘            └─────────┘            └──────────────┘            └────────┘
                                                      │
                                                  ▼
                                             Google/Bing Search
                                                Extract Results
```

**Architecture:**
1. **CLI Script** - Simple bash interface for Claude
2. **Bridge Server** - Express HTTP API (auto-started by Electron)
3. **Playwright Manager** - Browser connection and session management
4. **Search Engine Layer** - Google primary, Bing fallback
5. **Chrome Browser** - Visible browser window (all operations transparent)

## Basic Usage

### Simple Search (Recommended)

The rest: https://github.com/netease-youdao/LobsterAI/blob/HEAD/SKILLs/web-search/SKILL.md