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gemini-web-search

v1.0.0

Use Gemini CLI (@google/gemini-cli) to do web search / fact-finding and return a sourced summary. Use when the user asks “why did X happen today”, “what’s the latest news”, “search the web”, “find sources/links”, or any task requiring up-to-date info. Prefer this over other search tools when Gemini...

Sourced from ClawHub, Authored by fengjiajie

Installation

Please help me install the skill `gemini-web-search` from SkillHub official store. npx skills add fengjiajie/gemini-web-search

Gemini Web Search

Use Gemini CLI to search the web and produce a concise, sourced answer.

Quick workflow

1) Formulate a tight query - Include: entity + ticker/name + date/time window + what you need (%, $, cause, quotes, links) - Example: PayPal (PYPL) fell Feb 4 2026: % change, $ change, main catalyst(s), 3 sources

2) Run Gemini CLI with a TTY and long timeout Gemini CLI can hang or be slow without a pseudo-TTY.

Preferred (OpenClaw tool call): - Use functions.exec with pty: true - Use timeout 300–600s (longer for heavy searches) - Use yieldMs ~10000 then process.poll until completion

Command template: - ~/.npm-global/bin/gemini -p "<prompt>"

If pty:true still behaves poorly, use a pseudo-tty wrapper: - script -q -c "~/.npm-global/bin/gemini -p "<prompt>"" /dev/null

3) Extract the answer in a structured way Return: - The key numeric facts (e.g., % move, $ move, close/intraday) - 2–4 bullets of the main catalyst(s) - Links (always)

4) Quality control (mandatory) - Prefer: company IR/SEC filing, Reuters, Bloomberg, WSJ/FT, CNBC, reputable outlets. - Avoid relying on low-quality finance blogs/SEO sites. - If sources conflict or look unreliable: say so and ask user for a screenshot/link, or re-run with a stricter prompt.

Prompts that work well

  • Fast triage: Search the web: <topic>. Give 3 bullets + 2 reputable links.

  • Market move: Search the web: Why did <TICKER> move today (<date>)? Provide exact % and $ move (close + intraday if available) and the main catalyst(s). Cite sources with links.

  • Force better sources: Search the web and prioritize Reuters/company IR/SEC filing. If you cannot find them, say so. Topic: <...>. Provide links.

Failure modes & fixes

  • Gemini prints “I will search…” then stalls
  • Wait longer (it can be slow).

  • Ensure TTY: run with pty:true or script -q -c ... /dev/null.

  • Output has suspicious claims (e.g., odd CEO news)

  • Re-run with: “use Reuters/company IR/SEC filing only; otherwise say unknown”.

  • Cross-check with at least 2 independent reputable sources.

  • Need numbers but sources don’t show them

  • Ask user for the quote/screenshot from their market data app and reconcile.

Local setup notes

  • Gemini CLI binary: ~/.npm-global/bin/gemini
  • Auth: already completed by Jiajie (should work without re-login)