local-websearchSearch the web using a self-hosted SearXNG metasearch engine. Aggregates Google, Brave, DuckDuckGo, and more without API keys.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install stperic/local-websearchPrivacy-respecting metasearch via your self-hosted SearXNG instance.
Use this skill when the user asks:
python3 ~/.clawdbot/skills/searxng/scripts/searxng_search.py "your query"
python3 ~/.clawdbot/skills/searxng/scripts/searxng_search.py "query" --count 10
python3 ~/.clawdbot/skills/searxng/scripts/searxng_search.py "query" --lang deSet SEARXNG_URL environment variable:
export SEARXNG_URL="http://your-searxng-host:8888"| Flag | Default | Description |
|------|---------|-------------|
| -n, --count | 5 | Results to return (1-20) |
| -l, --lang | auto | Language code (en, de, fr, es, etc.) |
Returns JSON:
{
"query": "search terms",
"count": 5,
"results": [
{"title": "...", "url": "...", "description": "...", "engines": ["google", "brave"], "score": 1.5}
]
}--lang for regional resultsGenerated Mar 1, 2026
Students and researchers can use this skill to gather diverse sources for papers or projects without API restrictions. It aggregates results from multiple search engines, providing comprehensive and privacy-respecting information, ideal for literature reviews or fact-checking across disciplines.
Business analysts can leverage this skill to monitor competitors, market trends, and industry news by searching across engines like Google and Brave. The aggregated results with source transparency help in compiling reports without relying on single-platform APIs, ensuring unbiased insights.
Content creators and marketers can use the language flag to search for information in specific regions, such as German or Spanish, to tailor content or campaigns. This supports global outreach by accessing localized search results from various engines without language barriers.
Journalists or privacy-conscious users can research current events by adding 'news' to queries, benefiting from aggregated results without tracking. The skill's ability to pull from multiple sources ensures diverse perspectives and up-to-date information for reporting or personal use.
IT professionals and developers can quickly look up error codes, software documentation, or solutions across search engines. The aggregated results with relevance scores help prioritize the most useful information, speeding up problem-solving without API key management.
Offer this skill as part of a subscription-based service for companies needing private web search capabilities. Integrate it into internal tools or dashboards, charging per user or usage tier for enhanced search aggregation and data privacy compliance.
Provide consulting services to help organizations self-host SearXNG and integrate this skill into their workflows. Charge for setup, customization, and ongoing support, targeting businesses that prioritize data sovereignty and search engine diversity.
Release a free version of this skill for individual developers, with premium features like higher result limits or advanced analytics. Monetize through paid upgrades or API access for commercial use, appealing to tech-savvy users building privacy-focused applications.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure the SEARXNG_URL environment variable is set correctly in your deployment environment, and test the skill with sample queries to verify connectivity and result formatting before full integration.
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