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/install ddg-web-search
Description
Web search without an API key using DuckDuckGo Lite via web_fetch. Use as a fallback when web_search fails with missing_brave_api_key error, or whenever you...
Usage Guidance
Before installing, understand that searches will send query terms to DuckDuckGo Lite and fetched result pages. Avoid putting secrets or private data into search queries, but the skill itself is purpose-aligned and low risk.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: ddg-web-search
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides instructions for performing web searches using DuckDuckGo Lite via the built-in `web_fetch` tool. All instructions in `SKILL.md` are transparent, directly related to the stated purpose of web searching, and only direct the agent to interact with `https://lite.duckduckgo.com`. There is no evidence of prompt injection attempting to subvert the agent's behavior for malicious ends, nor any attempts at data exfiltration, unauthorized execution, or persistence mechanisms. The use of `web_fetch` is for a clearly defined and benign purpose.
Capability Assessment
Credentials
It uses outbound web_fetch requests to DuckDuckGo and user-selected result pages, which is expected for a web search skill and disclosed in the artifact.
Install Mechanism
The artifact is a single Markdown skill file with no executable scripts, dependencies, package installs, or install-time commands.
Instruction Scope
The skill gives scoped usage guidance, regional query parameters, and limitations; it does not alter agent goals, override safety rules, or ask the agent to hide behavior.
Persistence & Privilege
No persistence, credential use, local file access, privilege escalation, background workers, or system modifications were found.
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose is web search via DuckDuckGo Lite using web_fetch, and the instructions are limited to forming a search URL, reading text results, and fetching selected pages.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install ddg-web-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/ddg-web-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release: Adds search capability using DuckDuckGo Lite with web_fetch.
- No API key required; works with the built-in tool and zero dependencies.
- Returns search results with titles, URLs, and snippets for research queries.
- Supports regional filtering via URL parameters.
- Documents how to extract results and avoid sponsored links.
- Designed as a fallback for missing API key errors or when no search API is configured.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DuckDuckGo Web Search?
Web search without an API key using DuckDuckGo Lite via web_fetch. Use as a fallback when web_search fails with missing_brave_api_key error, or whenever you... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 32714 downloads so far.
How do I install DuckDuckGo Web Search?
Run "/install ddg-web-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is DuckDuckGo Web Search free?
Yes, DuckDuckGo Web Search is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does DuckDuckGo Web Search support?
DuckDuckGo Web Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created DuckDuckGo Web Search?
It is built and maintained by JakeLin (@jakelin); the current version is v1.0.0.
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