web-searchThis skill should be used when users need to search the web for information, find current content, look up news articles, search for images, or find videos. It uses DuckDuckGo's search API to return results in clean, formatted output (text, markdown, or JSON). Use for research, fact-checking, finding recent information, or gathering web resources.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install billyutw/web-searchGrade Excellent — based on market validation, documentation quality, package completeness, maintenance status, and authenticity signals.
Calls external URL not in known-safe list
https://example.com/pageAudited Apr 16, 2026 · audit v1.0
Generated Feb 24, 2026
Startups can use this skill to gather competitive intelligence, analyze market trends, and identify customer needs by searching for recent news, industry reports, and competitor websites. It helps in making data-driven decisions without manual web browsing.
Marketing agencies can leverage this skill to find trending topics, source images and videos for campaigns, and verify facts for content creation. By filtering results by time and region, they ensure relevance and timeliness for target audiences.
Researchers and students can use this skill to quickly find scholarly articles, recent publications, and multimedia resources for papers or projects. The time-range filtering helps access up-to-date information, while JSON output facilitates data analysis.
Journalists can employ this skill to track breaking news, verify sources, and gather background information on events. With news-specific searches and safe-search controls, it supports ethical reporting and fact-checking in fast-paced environments.
Designers and product managers can search for images, videos, and web resources to inspire new ideas, understand user preferences, and benchmark against existing products. Image and video filters help refine searches for visual assets.
Integrate this skill into enterprise software platforms as a search module, offering enhanced web research capabilities. Revenue is generated through subscription fees based on usage tiers and advanced features like API access.
Offer a free version with basic search functions and a premium version with advanced filters, higher result limits, and priority support. Monetize through upsells to creators who need efficient content sourcing and verification.
License this skill as a white-label service for marketing or research agencies to embed in their own tools. Revenue comes from one-time setup fees and ongoing maintenance contracts, providing a customizable search experience.
💬 Integration Tip
Install the duckduckgo-search library via pip and test with basic queries first; use the JSON output format for easy data parsing in automated workflows.
Scored Apr 16, 2026
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