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 ""

If pty:true still behaves poorly, use a pseudo-tty wrapper:

• script -q -c "~/.npm-global/bin/gemini -p \"\"" /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: . Give 3 bullets + 2 reputable links.

• Market move:

Search the web: Why did move today ()? 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)