ddg-web-searchWeb 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...
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install JakeLin/ddg-web-searchSearch the web using DuckDuckGo Lite's HTML interface, parsed via web_fetch. No API key or package install required.
web_fetch(url="https://lite.duckduckgo.com/lite/?q=QUERY", extractMode="text", maxChars=8000)+ for spacesextractMode="text" (not markdown) for clean resultsmaxChars for more resultsAppend &kl=REGION for regional results:
au-en — Australiaus-en — United Statesuk-en — United Kingdomde-de — Germanyfr-fr — FranceFull list: https://duckduckgo.com/params
web_fetch(url="https://lite.duckduckgo.com/lite/?q=best+coffee+melbourne&kl=au-en", extractMode="text", maxChars=8000)Results appear as numbered items with title, snippet, and URL. Skip entries marked "Sponsored link" (ads) — organic results follow.
web_fetch on those URLs to read full contentq=%22exact+phrase%22&df= reliably via fetch)Generated Feb 24, 2026
Students and researchers use this skill to quickly gather web sources for literature reviews or fact-checking when institutional search APIs are unavailable. It's ideal for compiling initial bibliographies or verifying citations across regions by adjusting the kl parameter.
Small businesses or startups employ this skill to monitor competitor websites, industry trends, or customer reviews without investing in paid search APIs. The region filtering helps tailor searches to specific markets like the US or UK for localized insights.
Journalists and media professionals use it as a fallback to verify news stories or gather background information when primary search tools fail. The ability to skip ads and fetch full content from relevant URLs supports thorough investigation.
IT support teams or developers leverage this skill to search for error codes, software documentation, or community forums when internal resources are insufficient. It's useful for finding solutions without API dependencies in time-sensitive scenarios.
Marketing agencies use the skill to source trending topics, gather data for blog posts, or identify influencer content by searching with specific terms. Region filtering aids in targeting campaigns to audiences in countries like Germany or France.
Offer a basic version of this skill for free to attract users, then charge for advanced features like automated result parsing, historical data tracking, or integration with other AI tools. Revenue comes from subscription tiers targeting academic or professional users.
Sell this skill as a backup service for companies relying on search APIs, providing it as an add-on when primary APIs fail or exceed limits. Revenue is generated through pay-per-use or monthly retainer models based on search volume.
Provide consulting services to businesses needing tailored implementations of this skill, such as embedding it into internal workflows or combining it with data analysis tools. Revenue comes from project-based fees and ongoing support contracts.
💬 Integration Tip
Integrate this skill by encoding queries with + for spaces and using the kl parameter for region-specific searches to enhance relevance in global applications.
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