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Search Web
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lokixshrishi
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install search-web
Description
Performs internet searches via a self-hosted SearXNG instance, returning recent, structured web results with titles and URLs.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and low-risk for the stated purpose. Before installing, confirm that you actually run a SearXNG instance at http://localhost:8080/search (or be prepared to modify the endpoint); ensure that the instance is trustworthy because queries will be sent there; note the tool depends on Python's 'requests' library which may need to be present in the agent environment; and remember the agent may call this tool autonomously when it needs fresh web results. If you will host SearXNG on a different host/port or require proxied/remote access, update the code or SKILL.md accordingly.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: search-web
Version: 1.0.0
The search-web skill is a straightforward tool designed to query a local SearXNG instance (http://localhost:8080). The implementation in tools/search_web.py uses the requests library to safely handle search queries and returns structured JSON results, while the documentation in SKILL.md and skill.yaml accurately describes its functionality without any signs of malicious intent or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description describe querying a self-hosted SearXNG instance and the code/instructions implement exactly that: an HTTP GET to http://localhost:8080/search with the query and JSON output of titles and URLs.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and the Python tool are narrowly scoped. The runtime reads the query from stdin, calls a local HTTP endpoint, and returns the top 5 result entries. There are no instructions to read unrelated files, environment variables, or transmit data to third-party endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No install spec (instruction-only plus a small tool file) — low risk. One operational note: the tool uses the Python 'requests' library but the skill manifest does not declare or install that dependency; this is a functionality mismatch, not a security concern.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. Its network access is limited to a localhost HTTP call consistent with the stated purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and there are no special privileges or system-wide modifications. The skill can be invoked by the agent (normal behavior) but it does not request permanent presence or elevated system access.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install search-web - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/search-web - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
search-web 1.0.0 changelog:
- Initial release of a local OpenClaw tool for web searching via a self-hosted SearXNG instance.
- Enables agents to retrieve up-to-date, privacy-friendly web search results.
- Returns structured JSON with search result titles and URLs.
- Requires a locally running SearXNG server with JSON output.
- Supports use cases like recent news lookup, fact verification, and gathering research links.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Search Web?
Performs internet searches via a self-hosted SearXNG instance, returning recent, structured web results with titles and URLs. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 605 downloads so far.
How do I install Search Web?
Run "/install search-web" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Search Web free?
Yes, Search Web is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Search Web support?
Search Web is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Search Web?
It is built and maintained by lokixshrishi (@lokixshrishi); the current version is v1.0.0.
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