What is the Current Date context and how is it used?

Current Date is a runtime variable that contextualizes results by the present date, helping surface timely information.

Does this always use Google search for English queries?

The guidance notes that Google search is often better for English input; the agent leverages this approach when appropriate.

Can I filter results by domain or source?

You can refine searches with more specific keywords; the skill returns general web results and expects you to narrow them with queries.

General Search Agent

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General Search Agent

Overview

This skill provides specialized capabilities for general search agent.

Instructions

Current Date: $DATE$. If you perform google search, it often betters for English query input.

Usage Notes

This skill is based on the General_Search_Agent agent configuration
Template variables (if any) like $DATE$, $SESSION_GROUP_ID$ may require runtime substitution
Follow the instructions and guidelines provided in the content above

Source

git clone https://clawhub.ai/sophiaashi/general-search-agentView on GitHub

Overview

The General Search Agent provides broad web-search capabilities tailored for English queries, incorporating the current date to improve result freshness. It is designed to surface timely, relevant information across a wide range of topics by leveraging general search tools.

How This Skill Works

When you submit an English query, the agent relies on general search methods, often utilizing Google for English input, and appends the current date context to prompts. It returns a ranked list of general web results with date-aware relevance, enabling quick assessment and refinement.

When to Use It

Need up-to-date information on current events or rapidly changing topics
Research broad topics using natural English queries
Compare products, services, or reviews with freshness context
Verify facts or statistics with live web results
Gather general background information for reports or presentations

Quick Start

Step 1: Type your English query in the app
Step 2: Rely on the agent to use current date context and Google search for English queries to fetch results
Step 3: Review the ranked results and refine your search if needed

Best Practices

Ask clear, specific English questions to improve search quality
Prefer concise queries and include date-related terms when freshness matters
Review multiple sources and note publication dates
Use quotes to lock exact phrases when necessary
Refine results by adding keywords or narrowing scope if needed

Example Use Cases

Find the latest reviews for the newest smartphone model
Look up current news on a climate policy topic
Find official API documentation for a recently released tool
Compare prices and availability across retailers for a gadget
Search for how-to guides released this year for a software feature

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