information-retrieval

Retrieve web, news, weather, currency, and market information for user questions.

2|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cris-m/VoiceAgent --skill information-retrieval-cris-m
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: information-retrieval
Source: https://github.com/cris-m/VoiceAgent/tree/main/agent/assistant/skills/information-retrieval
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cris-m/VoiceAgent --skill information-retrieval-cris-m

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of finding reliable, up-to-date information quickly so you can answer questions, verify claims, and make decisions without manually searching across many sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search & contextual lookups: Retrieves relevant results and synthesizes them into a concise answer for questions like definitions, comparisons, and “how do I” queries.
  • News & current events: Pulls recent articles and produces a voice-friendly summary for quick briefings on what’s happening now.
  • Weather, markets, and exchange rates: Delivers location-based weather information plus currency/market lookups for practical planning.
  • Fact-checking & verification: Cross-references multiple sources and supports claim verification workflows to reduce misinformation risk.
  • Follow-up enrichment: Uses conversational context to gather additional details for ongoing discussions (e.g., when you mention a place, event, or topic).

Quick Start

Ask the assistant: "What’s the latest news on AI regulations, and give me a brief summary."

Frequently Asked Questions about information-retrieval

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How does web search and contextual enrichment work for quick fact checking?▼

Web search and contextual enrichment work by routing user queries to multiple data sources, aggregating the results, and cross-referencing them to verify claims and synthesize concise, fact-checked answers.

How do I get a current news summarization for a specific topic?▼

To get current news summarization, ask the assistant for a briefing on your topic. It pulls recent articles from the web and produces a voice-friendly summary of what is happening now.

Can I use this for currency conversion and weather lookup in the same query?▼

Yes, you can use this for currency conversion and weather lookup simultaneously. The system routes your query to the appropriate tools to deliver location-based weather information and exchange rates for planning.

What is the best way to retrieve real-time market data and definitions?▼

The best way to retrieve real-time market data and definitions is by asking a direct question. The query-to-tool routing mechanism fetches fresh data from real-world sources and structures it into a concise response.

Does this information retrieval tool support follow-up questions using conversational context?▼

Yes, this information retrieval tool supports follow-up enrichment. It uses conversational context to gather additional details when you mention a place, event, or topic in ongoing discussions.

Are there limitations when using web search for personal-assistant scenarios?▼

A limitation of using web search for personal-assistant scenarios is that freshness handling and result aggregation depend entirely on the availability and accuracy of external real-world data sources at query time.