python scripts/run.py search.py --query "..." --debug --save

Other Flags

--show-browser - Show browser window (for CAPTCHA solving)

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "..." --show-browser

--output <path> - Custom output file path

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "..." --output result.md

--json - Include JSON metadata in output

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "..." --output result.md --json

Query Optimization Strategy

CRITICAL: Always optimize user queries before execution. Google AI Mode's quality depends on query precision.

Optimization Template

[Technology/Topic] [Version] [Year] ([Specific Aspect 1], [Aspect 2], [Aspect 3]). [Output format request].

Optimization Rules

1. Include Current Year (2026) for up-to-date results
2. Use parentheses to list specific aspects needed
3. Request structured output (tables, comparisons, categorized lists)
4. Include version numbers for library/framework queries

Examples

| User Query | Optimized Query | |-----------|----------------| | "React hooks" | "React hooks best practices 2026 (useState, useEffect, custom hooks, common pitfalls). Provide code examples." | | "What's new in Rust?" | "Rust 1.75 new features 2026 (async traits, impl Trait improvements, const generics, stabilized APIs). Include migration guide and code examples." | | "PostgreSQL vs MySQL performance?" | "PostgreSQL vs MySQL performance comparison 2026 (query optimization, indexing strategies, concurrent writes, JSON handling, scaling patterns). Provide benchmark data and use case recommendations." | | "How to handle errors in Go?" | "Go error handling patterns 2026 (error wrapping, custom errors, sentinel errors, panic vs error, testing error cases). Provide code examples and best practices comparison." | | "Learn FastAPI basics" | "FastAPI tutorial 2026 (routing, dependency injection, async endpoints, request validation with Pydantic, OpenAPI documentation, testing). Include step-by-step implementation guide." |

Note: If user provides an already detailed query with version numbers and requirements, use it as-is.

Workflow

1. Receive user request
2. Optimize query using template above
3. Inform user: "Searching for: '[optimized query]'"
4. Execute search with --save --debug flags
5. Return results with inline citations [1][2][3]

Script Execution

CRITICAL: Always use the run.py wrapper. Direct script execution will fail.

Basic Search

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "Your search query"

Recommended Usage

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "..." --save --debug

The run.py wrapper automatically:

• Creates .venv on first run
• Installs dependencies (patchright, beautifulsoup4, html-to-markdown)
• Activates virtual environment
• Executes search script
• Installs Google Chrome (not Chromium) for anti-detection

How It Works

1. Persistent Browser Context: Uses saved browser profile at ~/.cache/google-ai-mode-skill/chrome_profile to preserve cookies/session between searches
2. Eliminates CAPTCHAs: Persistent context means Google recognizes the browser → rarely triggers CAPTCHA
3. AI Content Detection: Waits for Google AI Overview to appear on page
4. Citation Extraction: Injects JavaScript to extract source links from AI response
5. Markdown Conversion: Converts HTML to markdown with inline citations [1][2][3]
6. Fast Results: Typical search completes in 5-7 seconds (no CAPTCHA)

CAPTCHA Handling

With persistent context, CAPTCHAs are rare. If encountered:

1. Detection: Multi-layer check (URL /sorry/index, page text, content length)
2. Automatic Handling: If CAPTCHA detected in headless mode → script returns CAPTCHA_REQUIRED error
3. Manual Solution: Re-run with --show-browser flag, solve CAPTCHA in browser, script continues automatically

Note: After CAPTCHA is solved once, persistent context preserves the session → future searches won't require CAPTCHA.

Output Format

Returns markdown with inline citations and source list. Example:

React 18 introduces concurrent features including Suspense for data fetching[1],
automatic batching for state updates[2], and transitions for non-urgent updates[3].

---

## Sources:

[1] React 18 Release Notes
https://react.dev/blog/2022/03/29/react-v18

[2] Automatic Batching Explained
https://github.com/reactwg/react-18/discussions/21

[3] Transitions API Documentation
https://react.dev/reference/react/useTransition

Common Use Cases

Finding Library Documentation

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "Prisma ORM 2026 (schema definition, migrations, client API, relation queries, transactions). Include TypeScript examples." --save --debug

Getting Coding Examples

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "WebSocket implementation Node.js 2026 (server setup, client connection, message handling, authentication, reconnection logic). Production-ready code examples." --save

Technical Comparisons

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "GraphQL vs REST API 2026 (performance, caching, tooling, type safety, learning curve). Comparison table with use case recommendations." --save

Best Practices Research

python scripts/run.py search.py --query "Microservices security patterns 2026 (API gateway authentication, service mesh, mutual TLS, secret management, observability). Architecture diagrams and implementation guide." --save --debug

Troubleshooting

| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | ModuleNotFoundError | Use run.py wrapper, never execute scripts directly | | CAPTCHA every time | First-time setup: solve CAPTCHA once with --show-browser, then persistent context preserves session | | No AI overview found | Rephrase query with more specificity using optimization template | | Browser fails to start | Verify internet connection and Chrome installation | | Need detailed logs | Use --debug flag - log saved to logs/ folder | | AI Mode not available | Your region/country doesn't support Google AI Mode. Use a proxy/VPN to access from supported regions (US, UK, Germany, etc.) |

Exit Codes:

• 0 - Success
• 1 - General error
• 2 - CAPTCHA required (retry with --show-browser)
• 3 - Browser closed by user
• 4 - AI Mode not available in region (use proxy/VPN)
• 130 - User interrupted (Ctrl+C)

Best Practices

1. Always optimize queries - Specificity determines result quality
2. Use --save --debug for important searches - Preserves results and provides audit trail
3. Include version numbers for library/framework queries
4. Request structured output - Tables and comparisons improve usability
5. Solve CAPTCHA once - Persistent context eliminates future CAPTCHAs
6. Verify citations - Check provided sources for accuracy

Installation • Quick Start • How It Works • MCP Alternative

📋 Last Updates (2026-01-08)

v2.0 - Multi-Language & Detection Overhaul

✅ 4-Stage Completion Detection - SVG thumbs-up → aria-label → text → 40s timeout ✅ Multi-Language Support - Works in DE/EN/NL/ES/FR/IT browser locales ✅ 87% Faster - Average 4s detection (was 30s+) ✅ AI Mode Availability Check - Detects region restrictions with proxy suggestion ✅ 17 Citation Selectors - Language-agnostic fallback chain ✅ 15 Cutoff Markers - Cleaner content extraction across languages

v1.5 - Persistent browser profile, CAPTCHA elimination v1.0 - Initial release with basic Google AI Mode integration

⚠️ Important: Local Claude Code Only

This skill works ONLY with local Claude Code installations, NOT in the web UI.

The web UI runs skills in a sandbox without network access, which this skill requires for browser automation. You must use Claude Code locally on your machine.

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