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Searxng Web Search
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noblepayne
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· v0.1.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install searxng-local-search
Description
Search the web using SearXNG. Use when you need current information, research topics, find documentation, verify facts, or look up anything beyond your knowledge. Returns ranked results with titles, URLs, and content snippets.
Usage Guidance
Before installing, confirm that any separately provided scripts/search.clj comes from the same trusted source and matches the documented behavior. Use a local or trusted SearXNG instance, and avoid putting secrets or sensitive private data into search queries.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: searxng-local-search
Version: 0.1.0
The skill bundle describes a web search agent that uses a local `babashka` script to query a self-hosted SearXNG instance. All instructions in `SKILL.md` and documentation in `references/api-guide.md` are consistent with this stated purpose. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, obfuscation, or prompt injection attempts against the agent. While the skill involves shell execution (`bb`) and network access (to `SEARXNG_URL`), these capabilities are directly required for its stated function as a web search tool and are not indicative of malicious intent based on the provided content.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose is web search through a configured SearXNG instance, and the requested network access fits that purpose. The only notable issue is that the documentation references scripts/search.clj, but the reviewed artifact contains only markdown documentation.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are limited to configuring SearXNG, running searches, selecting search options, and interpreting results. There are no prompt overrides, hidden role changes, or instructions to treat web content as agent commands.
Install Mechanism
The metadata discloses a dependency on the bb command, SEARXNG_URL, and a babashka plugin, but the runnable helper script described by the skill is absent from the package.
Credentials
Sending search queries to SEARXNG_URL is expected for this skill, but users should choose a trusted instance because search terms may be visible to that server and possibly upstream engines.
Persistence & Privilege
The only documented persistence is a local .searxng-last-request rate-limit timestamp. There is no evidence of privilege escalation, background services, credential collection, destructive actions, or broad local indexing.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install searxng-local-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/searxng-local-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of SearXNG Web Search skill.
- Provides web search using a self-hosted SearXNG instance via JSON API.
- Supports advanced options: category, time range, language, and number of results.
- Handles network errors, rate limiting, and empty result cases gracefully.
- Outputs ranked and formatted search results with titles, URLs, snippets, and engines.
- Includes command-line usage documentation and troubleshooting tips.
- Requires `babashka`, the `bb` command, and the `SEARXNG_URL` environment variable.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Searxng Web Search?
Search the web using SearXNG. Use when you need current information, research topics, find documentation, verify facts, or look up anything beyond your knowledge. Returns ranked results with titles, URLs, and content snippets. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 5596 downloads so far.
How do I install Searxng Web Search?
Run "/install searxng-local-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Searxng Web Search free?
Yes, Searxng Web Search is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Searxng Web Search support?
Searxng Web Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Searxng Web Search?
It is built and maintained by noblepayne (@noblepayne); the current version is v0.1.0.
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