/web-search

Searches the web for current information and fetches results.

Searches the web for current information and fetches results. [Skill] Without a query, it searches based on context from the last message. Optional hit count <count>.

✅ WHEN TO USE IT?

Look up current information

Use /web-search latest React version to fetch information that isn't in the training data.

Search from context without a query

Call /web-search with no query so it searches based on the last message's context.

⛔ WHEN NOT TO?

A solid, cited basis for a decision is needed

/web-search is a simple web-search skill, not a workflow with source cross-checking and a cited report.

Better: Use /deep-research for a fanned-out, cross-checked, cited report.

SOURCES

Claude Code Doku (offiziell) ↗ code.claude.com