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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
Reasonable to install if you want a simple DuckDuckGo Lite search helper. Expect it to make network requests for searches; no evidence suggests it needs credentials, modifies local data, or persists background behavior.
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
Purpose & Capability
The stated capability is web searching, and the supplied scanner context describes instructions limited to querying DuckDuckGo Lite through a fetch tool, which fits that purpose.
Instruction Scope
No prompt-injection indicators, role overrides, hidden directives, unrelated tool use, or instructions to bypass user control were reported or found in the available evidence.
Install Mechanism
No install-time scripts, package execution, privilege escalation, or dependency setup with side effects are described in the supplied evidence.
Credentials
Network access to DuckDuckGo Lite is proportionate for a web-search skill, and there is no evidence of local file access, credential handling, or broad environment inspection.
Persistence & Privilege
No persistence mechanisms, background workers, scheduled tasks, account changes, or elevated privileges are indicated.
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 30239 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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