Gemini Web Search

# Gemini Web Search

Use Gemini CLI to search the web and produce a concise, sourced answer.

Quick workflow

• 1) Formulate a tight query
• Include: entity + ticker/name + date/time window + what you need (%, $, cause, quotes, links)
• Example: `PayPal (PYPL) fell Feb 4 2026: % change, $ change, main catalyst(s), 3 sources`

2) Run Gemini CLI with a TTY and long timeout Gemini CLI can hang or be slow without a pseudo-TTY.

• Preferred (OpenClaw tool call):
• Use `functions.exec` with `pty: true`
• Use `timeout` 300–600s (longer for heavy searches)
• Use `yieldMs` ~10000 then `process.poll` until completion

• Command template:
• `~/.npm-global/bin/gemini -p "<prompt>"`

• If `pty:true` still behaves poorly, use a pseudo-tty wrapper:
• `script -q -c "~/.npm-global/bin/gemini -p \"<prompt>\"" /dev/null`

• 3) Extract the answer in a structured way
• Return:
• The key numeric facts (e.g., % move, $ move, close/intraday)
• 2–4 bullets of the main catalyst(s)
• Links (always)

• 4) Quality control (mandatory)
• Prefer: company IR/SEC filing, Reuters, Bloomberg, WSJ/FT, CNBC, reputable outlets.
• Avoid relying on low-quality finance blogs/SEO sites.
• If sources conflict or look unreliable: say so and ask user for a screenshot/link, or re-run with a stricter prompt.

Prompts that work well

• Fast triage:
• `Search the web: <topic>. Give 3 bullets + 2 reputable links.`

• Market move:
• `Search the web: Why did <TICKER> move today (<date>)? Provide exact % and $ move (close + intraday if available) and the main catalyst(s). Cite sources with links.`

• Force better sources:
• `Search the web and prioritize Reuters/company IR/SEC filing. If you cannot find them, say so. Topic: <...>. Provide links.`

Failure modes & fixes

• Gemini prints “I will search…” then stalls
• - Wait longer (it can be slow).
• - Ensure TTY: run with `pty:true` or `script -q -c ... /dev/null`.

• Output has suspicious claims (e.g., odd CEO news)
• - Re-run with: “use Reuters/company IR/SEC filing only; otherwise say unknown”.
• - Cross-check with at least 2 independent reputable sources.

• Need numbers but sources don’t show them
• - Ask user for the quote/screenshot from their market data app and reconcile.

Local setup notes

• Gemini CLI binary: `~/.npm-global/bin/gemini`
• Auth: already completed by Jiajie (should work without re-login)