How does Claude use the Gemini CLI?

When the skill is active and a search is required, Claude executes a command in the format 'gemini --prompt WebSearch: ' to retrieve the necessary data.

Why should I use this over the default search tool?

This skill is preferred when you require Google's specific search index, need more comprehensive technical documentation, or when the built-in search capabilities are limited for a specific query.

What is Gemini Web Search for Claude Code?

It is a specialized skill that allows the Claude Code agent to utilize the Gemini CLI to perform comprehensive web searches instead of the default built-in search tool.

Do I need any extra software to use this skill?

Yes, you must have the Google Gemini CLI tool installed, authenticated, and properly configured on your local system for this skill to function.

Is the search data real-time?

Yes, by using the Gemini CLI's web search functionality, you gain access to the most current information available on the internet through Google's search engine.

Gemini Web Search

Name: Gemini Web Search
Author: takuan-osho

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Integrates Google Gemini's web search capabilities into Claude Code for comprehensive, real-time information retrieval.

About

Gemini Web Search bridges the gap between Claude Code and Google's powerful Gemini AI, allowing developers to perform deep web searches directly from their terminal environment. This skill is particularly useful when standard built-in search tools fall short or when specific access to Google's real-time data and technical documentation is required. By leveraging the Gemini CLI, it provides nuanced answers for evolving API limits, latest framework features, and complex infrastructure patterns, ensuring your AI-driven development has the most up-to-date context available.

Key Features

Enhanced retrieval of technical documentation and API specs
Seamless fallback for when default search tools are insufficient
Customizable prompt-based search queries for precise results
Real-time access to Google's search engine results
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Native integration with the Google Gemini CLI tool

Use Cases

Verifying current API rate limits and service deprecation notices without leaving the terminal
Finding the latest breaking changes and features in rapid-release frameworks like Next.js or Python
Researching complex cloud infrastructure best practices updated for the current calendar year

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add takuan-osho/ccmarketplace gemini-search

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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