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google-search
by
mxfeinberg
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install google-search
Description
Search the web using Google Custom Search Engine (PSE). Use this when you need live information, documentation, or to research topics and the built-in web_search is unavailable.
Usage Guidance
Install only if you are comfortable providing a Google Custom Search API key and having search queries sent to Google. Use a restricted key, keep any .env file private, add it to .gitignore, and avoid sending confidential search text through this tool.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: google-search
Version: 1.0.0
This skill bundle is classified as benign. The `scripts/search.py` script correctly implements a Google Custom Search functionality, securely retrieving API keys (`GOOGLE_API_KEY`, `GOOGLE_CSE_ID`) from environment variables using `os.getenv`. It only makes network requests to the official Google Custom Search API endpoint (`https://www.googleapis.com/customsearch/v1`). The `SKILL.md` documentation provides clear setup instructions and does not contain any prompt injection attempts or instructions for the agent to perform malicious actions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose is live web search through Google Custom Search, and the script only implements that search flow using a query, result count, GOOGLE_API_KEY, and GOOGLE_CSE_ID.
Instruction Scope
The instructions cover setup and command-line use; there is no prompt override, autonomous execution, destructive action, unrelated agent control, or hidden workflow instruction.
Install Mechanism
The bundle contains a Markdown skill file and one small Python script, with no installer, package-download step, obfuscation, or hidden setup behavior.
Credentials
Reading the two named Google credentials and making an outbound request to Google's Custom Search endpoint are proportionate to the skill's purpose, but users should understand their search terms are sent to Google.
Persistence & Privilege
The setup recommends storing credentials in a workspace .env file; this is common but should be paired with normal secret hygiene such as keeping the file private and out of version control.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install google-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/google-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Google Search skill for OpenClaw agents.
- Enables web searches via Google's Custom Search API (PSE).
- Provides setup instructions for API key and Programmable Search Engine ID.
- Includes usage example for performing searches from the command line.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is google-search?
Search the web using Google Custom Search Engine (PSE). Use this when you need live information, documentation, or to research topics and the built-in web_search is unavailable. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 18385 downloads so far.
How do I install google-search?
Run "/install google-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is google-search free?
Yes, google-search is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does google-search support?
google-search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created google-search?
It is built and maintained by mxfeinberg (@mxfeinberg); the current version is v1.0.0.
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