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Description
Performs Google web searches using the Serper API and returns structured search results when provided a valid Serper API key.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a simple Serper API wrapper, but there are two red flags to resolve before installing or using it: (1) the registry metadata does not declare the required curl binary or the SERPER_API_KEY environment variable even though SKILL.md requires them, and (2) the instructions mention a './scripts/search' script that is not included. Do not paste your API key into public chat; prefer setting SERPER_API_KEY in the agent environment. Ask the publisher to (a) update the registry metadata to declare required env vars/binaries, (b) include the referenced script or remove the reference, and (c) provide a trustworthy homepage or source. If you must test it, do so with a throwaway Serper key in an isolated environment and avoid using production credentials until these inconsistencies are fixed.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: serper-web-search
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is designed for performing web searches using the Serper API. The `SKILL.md` file clearly outlines the purpose, API endpoint (`https://google.serper.dev/search`), required environment variable (`SERPER_API_KEY`), and usage instructions involving `curl`. There is no evidence of prompt injection attempts against the agent, data exfiltration to unauthorized endpoints, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or obfuscation. The use of `curl` for network access is directly aligned with the stated purpose of interacting with a web search API.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md describes a simple Serper API client (POST to https://google.serper.dev/search with X-API-Key). Requiring curl and a SERPER_API_KEY is proportionate to that purpose. However, the registry metadata claims no required binaries or env vars while the skill's metadata block and instructions explicitly require curl and SERPER_API_KEY — this mismatch is a governance/integrity issue.
Instruction Scope
Instructions only perform HTTP requests to serper.dev and describe using an environment key or inline key, which is appropriate. But the doc references a bundled './scripts/search' script that is not present in the package (no code files included). That is an internal inconsistency: the runtime instructions mention files that don't exist. Also the SKILL.md metadata requires curl and an env var that the registry doesn't declare.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — instruction-only. This has lower risk because nothing is written to disk by an installer. The absence of an install step is consistent with a purely documentation/instruction skill.
Credentials
The only secret the instructions ask for is SERPER_API_KEY, which is appropriate for accessing the Serper API. However, the registry's required-env list is empty while the SKILL.md metadata and examples require SERPER_API_KEY; this mismatch should be resolved before trusting the skill.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always: true and has no install step that alters other skills or global agent settings. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default (disable-model-invocation:false) which is normal — no additional persistence or elevated privilege is requested.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install serper-web-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/serper-web-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serper Web Search?
Performs Google web searches using the Serper API and returns structured search results when provided a valid Serper API key. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 812 downloads so far.
How do I install Serper Web Search?
Run "/install serper-web-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Serper Web Search free?
Yes, Serper Web Search is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Serper Web Search support?
Serper Web Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Serper Web Search?
It is built and maintained by OakcoderX (@oakcoderx); the current version is v1.0.0.
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