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searxng-tool-for-openclaw
by
Barron Tang
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install searxng-tool-for-openclaw
Description
Install an OpenClaw plugin that adds SearXNG-powered web search without paid search APIs.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: add a SearXNG-backed search tool for OpenClaw. Before installing: ensure you have OpenClaw installed and understand where the plugin will be added (~/.openclaw/openclaw.json). If you plan to use the npx installer, review the npm package repository (the provided GitHub link) because npx executes package code at install time. Configure baseUrl to a SearXNG instance you control (default is localhost). No credentials are required by the plugin, but as a general precaution only install packages from sources you trust and restart OpenClaw after changing plugin configuration.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: searxng-tool-for-openclaw
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a legitimate tool for integrating SearXNG search capabilities into OpenClaw. The implementation in index.ts follows safe coding practices, including input normalization, parameter clamping, and proper URL construction using the URL API. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or prompt injection; the tool simply proxies search queries to a user-configured SearXNG instance (defaulting to localhost).
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (SearXNG plugin for OpenClaw) matches the required artifacts: OpenClaw binary/config and an npm package that provides the plugin. Required config (~/.openclaw/openclaw.json) and anyBins: openclaw are coherent with the claimed purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md limits instructions to installing the npm package (via OpenClaw or npx), adding the plugin entry to OpenClaw config, and restarting. The runtime instructions and the index.ts source only construct and fetch JSON from a user-configured SearXNG baseUrl; they do not read unrelated files or request unrelated system state.
Install Mechanism
Installation uses npm (node) packages: openclaw and searxng-tool-for-openclaw. npm is a reasonable distribution mechanism here, but npx executes remote package code at install time—this is standard for JS tools but worth auditing the package source before running npx or installing globally.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment secrets or external credentials. The only config referenced is the OpenClaw config file (plugin entry) and a SearXNG baseUrl supplied via that config. Nothing requests unrelated tokens or secrets.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and does not request elevated system privileges or modifications to other skills' configurations. The plugin registers itself optionally with the OpenClaw API, which is appropriate for a plugin.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install searxng-tool-for-openclaw - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/searxng-tool-for-openclaw - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of searxng-tool-for-openclaw.
- Adds a plugin for OpenClaw that enables SearXNG-powered web search without requiring paid APIs.
- Provides installation options via OpenClaw plugin manager or a standalone installer.
- Includes configuration guidance for connecting to a local or remote SearXNG instance.
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is searxng-tool-for-openclaw?
Install an OpenClaw plugin that adds SearXNG-powered web search without paid search APIs. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 476 downloads so far.
How do I install searxng-tool-for-openclaw?
Run "/install searxng-tool-for-openclaw" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is searxng-tool-for-openclaw free?
Yes, searxng-tool-for-openclaw is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does searxng-tool-for-openclaw support?
searxng-tool-for-openclaw is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (linux, macos, windows).
Who created searxng-tool-for-openclaw?
It is built and maintained by Barron Tang (@barrontang); the current version is v1.0.0.
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