web-research
Query Pollinations text API with web-search models (gemini-search, perplexity-fast, nomnom, etc.). Use when you need web search grounded answers via Pollinations.
Best use case
web-research is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Query Pollinations text API with web-search models (gemini-search, perplexity-fast, nomnom, etc.). Use when you need web search grounded answers via Pollinations.
Teams using web-research 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/web-research/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How web-research Compares
| Feature / Agent | web-research | 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?
Query Pollinations text API with web-search models (gemini-search, perplexity-fast, nomnom, etc.). Use when you need web search grounded answers via Pollinations.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Web Research ## Available Models - **gemini-search** — Google Gemini with web search grounding (default) - **perplexity-fast** — Perplexity AI, faster (default) - **perplexity** — Perplexity AI - **nomnom** — NomNom search model By default, queries both **gemini-search** and **perplexity-fast** in parallel. ## Requirements - `curl` ## Authentication Set an API key in an environment variable (preferred): ```bash export POLLINATIONS_API_KEY="YOUR_KEY" ``` Or create a local `.env` file at `.claude/skills/web-research/.env`: ```bash POLLINATIONS_API_KEY="YOUR_KEY" ``` If `POLLINATIONS_API_KEY` is not set, the script will prompt for a key (input hidden). ## Quick usage ```bash .claude/skills/web-research/scripts/web-research.sh "What is pollinations.ai?" ``` Choose a model: ```bash .claude/skills/web-research/scripts/web-research.sh --model perplexity-fast "Fact-check this claim with sources" ``` Compare multiple models: ```bash .claude/skills/web-research/scripts/web-research.sh --models gemini-search,perplexity-fast,nomnom "Compare answers" ``` Run multi-model in parallel: ```bash .claude/skills/web-research/scripts/web-research.sh --models gemini-search,perplexity-fast --parallel "Compare answers" ``` ## Notes - Uses `https://gen.pollinations.ai/v1/chat/completions` - Sends `Authorization: Bearer <key>`
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