A privacy-first search skill that allows AI agents to query the web through a local SearXNG instance without relying on paid APIs.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install websearch
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install websearch using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is WebSearch (SearXNG)?
WebSearch is a powerful integration for Openclaw Skills that enables your AI agent to access real-time web information via a self-hosted SearXNG instance. By utilizing a local search engine, developers can provide their agents with up-to-date context and research capabilities while maintaining data sovereignty and avoiding the costs associated with commercial search APIs.
This skill is built for developers who require high-performance search capabilities within their agent workflows. It bridges the gap between static model knowledge and the ever-changing web, allowing for more accurate and context-aware responses in a secure, sandboxed environment.
WebSearch (SearXNG) Use Cases
- Researching the latest software releases and technical documentation.
- Gathering real-time data for market analysis or technical comparisons.
- Providing agents with current event context to improve decision-making.
- Reducing operational costs by replacing paid search providers with this Openclaw Skills integration.
How WebSearch (SearXNG) Works
- The AI agent receives a prompt requiring external information and triggers the WebSearch skill.
- The skill calls the local /usr/local/bin/websearch command on the host machine.
- The command forwards the query to a pre-configured, running SearXNG instance.
- SearXNG aggregates results from various web sources and returns the data.
- The skill captures the results and presents them to the agent for processing.
WebSearch (SearXNG) Setup
To integrate this search capability into your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure you have a functional SearXNG instance. Then, set up the execution binary:
# Ensure the websearch script is in the correct path
sudo cp path/to/websearch /usr/local/bin/websearch
# Make the script executable
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/websearch
Ensure that the script is configured to point to your specific SearXNG URL.
WebSearch (SearXNG) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a simple input-output schema to facilitate fast information retrieval:
| Attribute | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| query | string | The keyword or natural language string to search for. |
| results | string | The raw data returned from SearXNG, typically in JSON or text format. |
WebSearch (SearXNG) Advanced Features
- Sandboxed execution ensures that search queries do not compromise host security.
- Low-latency local communication with self-hosted search infrastructure.
- Flexible output handling allows for raw JSON parsing or plain text summaries.
- Can be combined with other Openclaw Skills for complex multi-agent research pipelines.
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