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/install private-search
Description
Route OpenClaw web searches through privacy-respecting engines (Brave Search, Kagi, SearXNG) instead of Google or Bing. Eliminates ad-network tracking from y...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent for routing searches through Brave/Kagi/SearXNG. Before installing: 1) Decide whether to run the included setup script or set BRAVE_API_KEY manually — the script writes to ~/.openclaw/.env or falls back to ~/.env (backup these files first). 2) Verify any API keys you paste are from the official Brave/Kagi endpoints. 3) If you need maximal assurance, self-host SearXNG and set SEARXNG_URL instead of sharing keys with third parties. 4) The skill's privacy claims (e.g., "never logs queries to third-party ad networks") are assertions you may want to verify via reading the engine's policies or using a self-hosted engine. 5) If you prefer no persistent changes, export the env vars in a session or container rather than letting the script append to your home dotfile.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: private-search
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a privacy-focused search tool for OpenClaw, routing queries through Brave, Kagi, or SearXNG. The setup script (scripts/setup-brave-search.sh) is a standard configuration utility that securely handles API keys by writing them to the local environment and validating them against the official Brave API. No evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or prompt injection was found; the marketing materials (landing-page/index.html) and documentation (SKILL.md) are consistent with the stated purpose of providing an ad-free search alternative.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name/description (route searches through Brave/Kagi/SearXNG) matches the declared requirement of BRAVE_API_KEY and the optional KAGI_API_KEY/SEARXNG_URL. The primary credential and declared env vars are appropriate for the described functionality.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and references stay on-topic (choose engine, strip tracking params, return results). The included setup script guides the user, stores the key, and tests the Brave API. Minor scope note: the script will write persistent variables into ~/.openclaw/.env or, if that doesn't exist, ~/.env — this modifies a general dotfile which may affect other tooling. The instructions otherwise don't attempt to read unrelated secrets or system files.
Install Mechanism
No install spec; instruction-only skill plus a small setup script. No downloads from untrusted URLs, no package installs, and the script's network activity is limited to the Brave API test (curl to api.search.brave.com).
Credentials
Only BRAVE_API_KEY is required (KAGI and SEARXNG are optional). The env vars requested match the stated purpose and are proportionate to a search-replacement skill.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not set always:true and allows normal autonomous invocation. The setup script persists configuration by writing env entries to ~/.openclaw/.env or ~/.env; this is expected but may be intrusive for users who don't want their general ~/.env modified. The skill does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings beyond writing its own config entries.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install private-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/private-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of Private Search for OpenClaw.
- Routes agent search queries through privacy-focused engines: Brave Search (default), Kagi, or self-hosted SearXNG.
- Eliminates ad-network tracking and strips tracking parameters from search result URLs.
- Fully configurable search engine, result count, and privacy settings via environment variables.
- Simple setup for Brave Search; supports optional Kagi and SearXNG integration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Private Search?
Route OpenClaw web searches through privacy-respecting engines (Brave Search, Kagi, SearXNG) instead of Google or Bing. Eliminates ad-network tracking from y... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 141 downloads so far.
How do I install Private Search?
Run "/install private-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Private Search free?
Yes, Private Search is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Private Search support?
Private Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Private Search?
It is built and maintained by u4ma-kev (@u4ma-kev); the current version is v1.0.0.
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