Websearch

Skill: Web search

Trigger

When the user asks about a library version, recent API change, or "latest way to do X" and the answer may have changed.

Steps

1. Query — Form a short search query (library name, version, and topic).
2. Search — Use the web search tool to fetch 1–2 authoritative results (official docs, release notes).
3. Synthesize — Summarize the finding and cite the source; apply to the user’s codebase if relevant.
4. Caveat — Note if the result is version-specific or may vary by environment.

Rules

• Prefer official docs and release notes over random blog posts.
• Do not paste long copied text; summarize and link.

Prerequisites

• [ ] Web search tool available
• [ ] User question is version- or time-sensitive (e.g. "latest", "React 19", "Node 22")

Completion Checklist

• [ ] Query used and source cited
• [ ] Summary in 2–4 sentences
• [ ] Version or date caveat if applicable

If Step Fails

• No results: Broaden query (e.g. "React useEffect" instead of "React 19 useEffect")
• Outdated result: Add "as of [date]" or "check latest docs"
• Conflicting info: Prefer official docs; note disagreement

Example

Query: "Express 5 migration guide". Result: Express 5 release notes, breaking changes. Summary: async handlers, req.query changes. Caveat: Express 5.x as of 2025.

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: girijashankarj
• Source: girijashankarj/cursor-handbook
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.