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Description
Web search via a self-hosted Serper-compatible API (powered by SearXNG). Free, no rate limits, runs on your own infrastructure. Use for: web searches, news,...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it claims: issue search queries to a Serper-compatible server you run. Before installing, verify that the BASE_URL you configure points to a server you control or trust — whatever host you configure will receive all queries and the provided API_KEY. The SKILL.md expects a plaintext credential file at ~/.openclaw/workspace/.serper-clone-api-key; ensure that file is protected (chmod 600) and contains only the necessary API_KEY and BASE_URL. Note the small packaging mismatch: the registry metadata indicated no required config path but SKILL.md requires the file — you may want the publisher to correct the metadata. If you need to limit automatic behavior, remember the skill can be invoked by the agent per platform defaults; if you prefer manual use only, disable autonomous invocation where supported or avoid placing the API key file until you want to enable the skill.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: serper-clone
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides a search interface for a self-hosted Serper-compatible API (SearXNG). It requires the user to manually configure a local API key and base URL in ~/.openclaw/workspace/.serper-clone-api-key. The instructions and examples in SKILL.md are transparent, align with the stated purpose, and do not exhibit signs of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name and description (self-hosted Serper-compatible search) align with its instructions: it expects an API key and a BASE_URL and issues POST requests to that service. Minor inconsistency: the registry metadata in the provided bundle said no required config paths, but the SKILL.md declares a required file (~/.openclaw/workspace/.serper-clone-api-key). This appears to be a packaging/metadata mismatch rather than a functional mismatch.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs the agent to read a single local credential/config file, extract API_KEY and BASE_URL, and send POST requests to endpoints on that BASE_URL (using curl). Those actions are directly tied to the stated purpose and do not reference other system files, secrets, or unrelated services.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files beyond documentation; nothing is downloaded or written to system locations by an installer. This is low-risk for installation-time surprises.
Credentials
The skill requires a local credentials file (API_KEY and BASE_URL) stored under ~/.openclaw/workspace — this is proportionate to a self-hosted API connector. Note that the registry metadata did not list required config paths while SKILL.md does, which is inconsistent. Also the API key is stored in plaintext in a file (the docs recommend chmod 600); users should ensure the file is kept secure and only contains the minimum necessary credential.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and does not request elevated or cross-skill configuration changes. disable-model-invocation is false (normal), so the agent may call the skill autonomously per platform defaults — this is expected for skills.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install serper-clone - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/serper-clone - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: self-hosted Serper-compatible web search for OpenClaw
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serper Clone?
Web search via a self-hosted Serper-compatible API (powered by SearXNG). Free, no rate limits, runs on your own infrastructure. Use for: web searches, news,... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 241 downloads so far.
How do I install Serper Clone?
Run "/install serper-clone" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Serper Clone free?
Yes, Serper Clone is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Serper Clone support?
Serper Clone is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Serper Clone?
It is built and maintained by Paul Lamb (@paulscode); the current version is v1.0.0.
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