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SearXNG Metasearch
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clockworksquirrel
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· v1.0.0
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/install searxng-metasearch
Description
Search the web using a self-hosted SearXNG instance. Privacy-respecting metasearch that aggregates results from multiple engines.
Usage Guidance
This skill is an instruction/manual for running SearXNG and appears coherent. Before following it: change the example secret_key to a strong random value; avoid exposing the service publicly (the example binds to 0.0.0.0) unless you place it behind a reverse proxy, enable authentication, and use TLS; run the official searxng Docker image and keep it updated; restrict host firewall rules and Docker network exposure; review the created settings.yml and docker-compose.yml before launching. Because this is instruction-only, the skill itself will not automatically access your machine or credentials — the actions occur only when you run the commands.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: searxng-metasearch
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is benign. It provides instructions for setting up and interacting with a self-hosted SearXNG instance using standard Docker and `curl` commands. All network interactions are directed towards `localhost:8080` or a user-configured `SEARXNG_URL`, with no evidence of data exfiltration to unauthorized external endpoints, malicious execution, or prompt injection attempts against the agent in `SKILL.md`.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the provided instructions: all content focuses on installing and querying a self-hosted SearXNG instance. The only declared optional environment variable (SEARXNG_URL) is appropriate for this purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs creating config files and running docker compose to host SearXNG and shows curl/jq examples for querying the JSON API. It does not instruct reading unrelated system files or exfiltrating data. Two operational cautions: the example settings.yml uses bind_address: 0.0.0.0 (which exposes the service on all interfaces) and a placeholder secret_key "change-me-to-random-string" — both are functional but insecure defaults that the user should change and harden before exposing the service.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files — the skill is purely documentation/instructions. Installation is performed by the user via Docker Compose (user-run), so the skill itself does not download or execute code.
Credentials
The skill does not require any credentials or sensitive environment variables. It documents an optional SEARXNG_URL env var for convenience, which is appropriate and proportional to the task.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable; it does not request persistent platform privileges or attempt to modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. Any files/config created are under the user's control (e.g., ~/Projects/searxng).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install searxng-metasearch - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/searxng-metasearch - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: Privacy-respecting metasearch aggregating 70+ engines including Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave, Startpage, Yahoo, and more. Self-hosted via Docker with JSON API support for Clawdbot integration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SearXNG Metasearch?
Search the web using a self-hosted SearXNG instance. Privacy-respecting metasearch that aggregates results from multiple engines. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1765 downloads so far.
How do I install SearXNG Metasearch?
Run "/install searxng-metasearch" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is SearXNG Metasearch free?
Yes, SearXNG Metasearch is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does SearXNG Metasearch support?
SearXNG Metasearch is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created SearXNG Metasearch?
It is built and maintained by clockworksquirrel (@clockworksquirrel); the current version is v1.0.0.
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