linkup
Web search and content fetching - search the web or extract content from URLs
Best use case
linkup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Web search and content fetching - search the web or extract content from URLs
Teams using linkup should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/orthogonal-linkup/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How linkup Compares
| Feature / Agent | linkup | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Web search and content fetching - search the web or extract content from URLs
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Linkup - Web Search & Fetch API
Search the web and fetch content from any URL.
## Capabilities
- **Search**: The /search endpoint allows you to retrieve web content
- **Fetch**: The /fetch endpoint allows you to fetch a single webpage from a given URL
## Usage
### Search
The /search endpoint allows you to retrieve web content.
Parameters:
- q* (string) - The natural language question for which you want to retrieve context.
- depth* (string) - Defines the precision of the search. standard returns results faster; deep takes longer but yields more comprehensive results.
- outputType* (string) - The type of output you want to get. Use structured for a custom-formatted response defined by structuredOutputSchema.
- structuredOutputSchema (object) - Required only when outputType is structured. Provide a JSON schema (as a string) representing the desired response format. The root must be of type object.
- includeSources (boolean) - Relevant only when outputType is structured. Defines whether the response should include sources. Please note that it modifies the schema of the response, see below
- includeImages (boolean) - Defines whether the API should include images in its results.
- fromDate (string) - The date from which the search results should be considered, in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD). It must be before toDate, if provided, and later than 1970-01-01.
- toDate (string) - The date until which the search results should be considered, in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD). It must be later than fromDate, if provided, or than 1970-01-01.
- includeDomains (string[]) - The domains you want to search on. By default, don't restrict the search. You can provide up to 100 domains.
- excludeDomains (string[]) - The domains you want to exclude of the search. By default, don't restrict the search.
- includeInlineCitations (boolean) - Relevant only when outputType is sourcedAnswer. Defines whether the answer should include inline citations.
- maxResults (number) - The maximum number of results to return.
```bash
orth api run linkup /search --body '{
"q": "latest AI developments 2024",
"depth": "standard",
"outputType": "sourcedAnswer"
}'
```
### Fetch
The /fetch endpoint allows you to fetch a single webpage from a given URL.
Parameters:
- url* (string) - The URL of the webpage you want to fetch.
- renderJs (boolean) - Defines whether the API should render the JavaScript of the webpage.
- includeRawHtml (boolean) - Defines whether the API should include the raw HTML of the webpage in its response.
- extractImages (boolean) - Defines whether the API should extract the images from the webpage in its response.
```bash
orth api run linkup /fetch --body '{"url": "https://example.com/article"}'
```
## Use Cases
1. **Research**: Search for information on any topic
2. **Content Aggregation**: Fetch and process web content
3. **Fact Checking**: Verify information from multiple sources
4. **News Monitoring**: Track news on specific topics
## Discover More
For full endpoint details and parameters:
```bash
orth api show linkup # List all endpoints
orth api show linkup /search # Get endpoint details
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