ddg-search

Search DuckDuckGo Lite with URL-encoded queries and fetch result pages.

1|Updated May 12, 2026

Search Tags:#research #information retrieval #web search #news #duckduckgo #browser fetch

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos --skill ddg-search-estebanrfp

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ddg-search
Source: https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos/tree/main/skills/ddg-web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos --skill ddg-search-estebanrfp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill lets you find current information on the web when you do not have or do not want to use a search API, keeping the workflow lightweight and dependency-free.

Core Features & Use Cases

DuckDuckGo Lite Search: Query the web through DuckDuckGo's HTML interface using simple URL-encoded searches.
Search-then-Fetch Workflow: Review ranked results, choose the most relevant pages, and open them for deeper reading.
Use Case: Use it to gather recent news, verify facts, compare products, or pull source material for research notes.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to search DuckDuckGo for your topic and then open the most relevant result for a deeper read.

Frequently Asked Questions about ddg-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search the web without an API key?▼

You can search the web without an API key by using DuckDuckGo Lite results through a browser-style fetch interface. This method requires URL-encoded queries and relies on a search-then-fetch workflow to retrieve current information.

Can I gather news and research information without setting up search dependencies?▼

Yes, you can gather news and research information without setting up dependencies by querying DuckDuckGo's HTML interface. This approach keeps the workflow lightweight and dependency-free for general topic discovery.

How does a search-then-fetch workflow operate for web information retrieval?▼

A search-then-fetch workflow for web information retrieval operates by first reviewing ranked results from DuckDuckGo Lite, then choosing the most relevant pages to open and fetch for deeper reading and fact verification.

Does DuckDuckGo Lite search support region filtering for web queries?▼

Yes, DuckDuckGo Lite search supports optional region filtering for web queries. You can apply region filters alongside URL-encoded queries to narrow down search results and retrieve more geographically relevant information.

What are the limitations of using browser fetch for web search instead of a search API?▼

The limitation of using browser fetch for web search instead of a search API is that you must manually review ranked results and fetch pages individually. This approach works best when browser-style fetching is the only available access method.

What is the best way to pull source material for research notes without external APIs?▼

The best way to pull source material for research notes without external APIs is querying DuckDuckGo Lite and fetching the resulting pages. This allows you to compare products, verify facts, and extract source material directly.