MiniMax Web Search Skill

Use this skill when you need to find current, real-time, or authoritative information that may have changed since my knowledge cutoff.

How to Use

Call the web_search tool directly with a query:

web_search({ query: "your search query" })

When to Use

Use web_search when:

• •Current events: News, recent developments, latest releases
• •Fact verification: Checking if information is still accurate
• •Technical updates: New versions, patches, breaking changes
• •Dynamic content: Prices, availability, schedules
• •Authoritative sources: Official documentation, API references

When NOT to Use

Do NOT use web_search when:

• •General knowledge I likely know (historical facts, basic concepts)
• •Coding help for common patterns (unless asking about latest practices)
• •Opinion-based questions without specific recent information needs
• •Files already in context or accessible via read tool

Usage

web_search({
  query: "your search query here"
})

API Details

Endpoint: POST {api_host}/v1/coding_plan/search

Request Body:

{
  "q": "your search query"
}

Response Format:

{
  "organic": [
    {
      "title": "Result Title",
      "link": "https://example.com",
      "snippet": "Brief description...",
      "date": "2025-01-15"
    }
  ],
  "related_searches": [
    {"query": "related query 1"},
    {"query": "related query 2"}
  ],
  "base_resp": {
    "status_code": 0,
    "status_msg": "success"
  }
}

Tips for Better Results

1. •Be specific: "TypeScript 5.4 new features" vs "TypeScript updates"
2. •Include context: "React 19 server components vs client components"
3. •Use recent keywords: "2024" or "2025" when timing matters
4. •Target authoritative sources: Include product names, official sites
5. •Use 3-5 keywords for optimal results

Examples

Good Queries

• •"Node.js 22 new features"
• •"Claude Code vs pi coding agent 2025"
• •"React 19 release date official"
• •"Docker desktop alternatives 2024"
• •"TypeScript 5.4 generics tutorial"

Poor Queries

• •"how to use TypeScript" (too general)
• •"is Python popular" (opinion, not time-sensitive)
• •"help me debug my code" (not a search task)
• •"best programming language" (opinion-based)

Response Format

Results include:

• •Titles and URLs for each result
• •Snippets with relevant context
• •Dates when available
• •Related searches for follow-up queries

You can use the suggestions to refine your search or ask the user which direction they'd like to explore.

Error Handling

• •Status code 1004: Authentication error - check API key and region
• •Status code 2038: Real-name verification required
• •Other errors: Check Trace-Id in error message for support