yousearch-automation
by ComposioHQyousearch-automation is a Rube MCP skill for Yousearch workflow automation. Learn setup prerequisites, connection checks, schema-first tool discovery, and practical usage.
This skill scores 66/100, which means it is acceptable to list for directory users who already want to automate Yousearch through Composio/Rube MCP, but it should be presented as a lightweight connector guide rather than a rich workflow skill. It is triggerable and has enough setup/discovery guidance to reduce some guesswork, but its value depends heavily on live Rube tool discovery and it lacks concrete Yousearch-specific examples.
- Frontmatter is valid and clearly declares the required MCP dependency: rube.
- SKILL.md gives concrete prerequisites and setup steps, including adding https://rube.app/mcp, checking RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS, and activating the Yousearch connection.
- The skill repeatedly instructs agents to call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first for current schemas, which is useful for avoiding stale Yousearch tool assumptions.
- Workflow detail is mostly a generic Rube MCP discovery/check/execute pattern rather than Yousearch-specific task recipes, so agents may still need to infer the exact operation from discovered schemas.
- Repository evidence shows no support files, install command, scripts, or examples beyond SKILL.md, and there appears to be naming inconsistency between RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS and RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTION.
Overview of yousearch-automation skill
What yousearch-automation does
yousearch-automation is a Claude skill for running Yousearch operations through Composio’s Rube MCP layer. Its main purpose is not to hard-code one Yousearch action, but to guide the agent to discover the current Yousearch tool schemas first, verify the connection, and then execute the right Rube tool with less guesswork.
Best-fit users and workflows
This skill is best for users who already use MCP-enabled AI clients and want Yousearch actions handled inside a broader workflow automation session. It fits research, search-driven task automation, lead or content discovery flows, and any process where the agent must call Yousearch tools reliably instead of only describing what to do.
Key differentiator: schema-first execution
The most important behavior in the yousearch-automation skill is its “search tools first” pattern. It instructs the agent to call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS before execution so it can retrieve current tool slugs, input schemas, execution plans, and pitfalls. That matters because Composio toolkit schemas can change, and stale assumptions are a common cause of failed tool calls.
Adoption considerations
You should install this skill only if you can use Rube MCP and have or can create an active Yousearch connection. The repository for this skill is intentionally compact: the main implementation is in SKILL.md, with no extra scripts, resources, or reference folders. That makes it easy to inspect, but it also means your prompt must supply the actual business goal, search intent, constraints, and desired output format.
How to Use yousearch-automation skill
yousearch-automation install and setup
Install the skill from the Composio skill collection with:
npx skills add ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills --skill yousearch-automation
Then configure Rube MCP in your client by adding:
https://rube.app/mcp
The skill expects RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS to be available. Before running Yousearch workflows, use RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit yousearch and confirm the connection status is ACTIVE. If Rube returns an auth link, complete authorization first; do not ask the agent to proceed until the connection is active.
Inputs the skill needs from you
For strong yousearch-automation usage, give the agent more than a vague search request. Include:
- the exact Yousearch task or outcome
- target market, topic, entity, or query scope
- filters or exclusions
- freshness expectations
- number of results or depth of investigation
- output format, such as table, JSON, brief, or ranked list
- what the result will be used for
Weak prompt: “Use Yousearch to find companies.”
Stronger prompt: “Use yousearch-automation for Workflow Automation to find 20 US-based B2B SaaS companies hiring RevOps roles in the last 30 days. First discover the current Yousearch tools with RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS, confirm the Yousearch connection is active, then return a table with company, evidence URL, hiring signal, likely ICP fit, and confidence.”
Practical workflow for agents
A reliable yousearch-automation guide should follow this order:
- Read
composio-skills/yousearch-automation/SKILL.md. - Call
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLSwith the specific use case, not a generic query. - Reuse the returned session ID for follow-up tool discovery or execution planning.
- Check the Yousearch connection through Rube connection management.
- Execute only after validating required fields from the discovered schema.
- Summarize results with evidence, assumptions, and any failed or skipped calls.
The source skill emphasizes current schemas, so avoid prompts that tell the agent to “just call the Yousearch tool.” Tell it to discover the relevant tool first.
Repository files to read first
Start with SKILL.md; it is the only substantive file surfaced for this skill. Pay special attention to the sections titled Prerequisites, Setup, Tool Discovery, and Core Workflow Pattern. There are no bundled helper scripts or separate rules folders, so the skill’s value comes from disciplined MCP tool discovery and connection handling rather than a large local automation framework.
yousearch-automation skill FAQ
Is yousearch-automation useful without Rube MCP?
No. The skill depends on Rube MCP and expects tools such as RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS and Rube connection management to be available. Without MCP access, it becomes general guidance rather than an executable automation skill.
How is this better than an ordinary prompt?
An ordinary prompt may ask the model to search or reason, but it may not enforce current tool discovery. The yousearch-automation skill adds a safer operating pattern: discover available Yousearch tools, inspect the live schema, verify authentication, and only then execute. That reduces broken calls caused by outdated tool names or missing fields.
Is the yousearch-automation skill beginner-friendly?
It is beginner-friendly if your AI client already supports MCP and you are comfortable completing an OAuth-style connection flow. It is less beginner-friendly if you have never configured an MCP server, because the skill assumes the Rube endpoint and Yousearch toolkit connection are available before useful work can happen.
When should I not use this skill?
Do not use it for purely manual web research, non-Yousearch search providers, offline analysis, or workflows where you cannot authorize the Yousearch connection. Also avoid it when you need a complete end-to-end application with scripts, tests, and deployment assets; this repository provides an agent skill pattern, not a standalone automation app.
How to Improve yousearch-automation skill
Improve prompts for yousearch-automation
The fastest way to improve results is to make the use case concrete before tool discovery. Instead of saying “search Yousearch for leads,” specify the segment, geography, qualification signal, date range, disqualifiers, and required evidence. This helps RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS return a more relevant execution plan and reduces the chance that the agent selects the wrong Yousearch operation.
Common failure modes to prevent
The main failure modes are connection not active, stale assumptions about tool schema, missing required fields, and vague search scope. Prevent them by explicitly requiring the agent to:
- call
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLSbefore execution - confirm
yousearchconnection status isACTIVE - restate required fields from the discovered schema
- ask a clarification question if your goal lacks scope or output criteria
- report tool errors instead of silently fabricating results
Iterate after the first output
After the first run, refine based on result quality rather than simply asking for “more.” Useful iteration instructions include: broaden or narrow the query, exclude low-confidence matches, add a required evidence URL, rank by fit, rerun with a different use case phrase, or convert the output into an import-ready CSV-style table. For workflow automation, ask the agent to preserve the Rube session ID when continuing the same task.
Upgrade the skill for team use
If you maintain a local fork, add examples for your recurring Yousearch workflows: prospect discovery, content research, market monitoring, or enrichment. Include approved prompt templates, required fields, expected output schemas, and known pitfalls from your environment. The upstream yousearch-automation skill is intentionally minimal, so team-specific examples can significantly improve consistency without changing the core schema-first pattern.