Gemini Search

Overview

Perform internet searches and retrieve real-time external information using the Gemini CLI utility with the gemini-2.5-flash model.

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when the user:

1. Explicitly requests a search: “Search for…”, “Look up…”, “Find information about…”
2. Asks for current/recent information: “What’s the latest news about…”, “What happened today…”
3. Needs fact verification: “Is it true that…”, “Verify this claim…”
4. Requires external knowledge: “Help me understand…”, “Explain how X works…”
5. Requests research assistance: “Research X topic”, “Gather information on…”

Usage

Basic Search

Execute a search by calling the search script:

./scripts/search.sh "<your search query>"

Or directly use the gemini CLI:

gemini -p "<your search query>" -m gemini-2.5-flash

Search Query Best Practices

1. Be specific: Include key terms and context
2. Use quotes for exact phrases: "exact phrase to match"
3. Add time constraints if needed: “2024”, “latest”, “recent”
4. Combine with topic modifiers: “tutorial”, “documentation”, “news”, “research”

Example Searches

Script Reference

scripts/search.sh

Shell script wrapper for Gemini search operations.

Usage:

./scripts/search.sh <query>

Parameters:

• <query> – The search query string (required, wrap in quotes if contains spaces)

Returns:

• Search results from Gemini CLI to stdout
• Exit code 1 if no query provided

Error Handling

If the gemini CLI fails:

1. Check installation: Ensure gemini CLI is installed and in PATH
2. Verify credentials: Confirm API access is configured
3. Retry with simpler query: Complex queries may timeout
4. Fallback: Report the error and suggest alternative approaches

Resources

scripts/

• search.sh – Main search script using gemini CLI

references/

• (None required – delete this directory if not needed)

assets/

• (None required – delete this directory if not needed)