ddg-search

Search the web via DuckDuckGo and return up to ten formatted results.

13|3|Updated Mar 18, 2026

Search Tags:#grounding #web-search #no-api-keys #duckduckgo #live-results

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/indranildchandra/claude-local-starter --skill ddg-search-indranildchandra

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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Skill: ddg-search
Source: https://github.com/indranildchandra/claude-local-starter/tree/main/skills/ddg-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/indranildchandra/claude-local-starter --skill ddg-search-indranildchandra

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ddgs.

What problem does it solve?

Web searches often require API access or authentication; this skill provides a lightweight DuckDuckGo front-end to fetch live results when other search tools are unavailable, enabling grounding with current data without API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

Lightweight WebSearch via DuckDuckGo without needing API keys
Grounding model outputs with live data in restricted or offline-like environments
Use as a fallback or supplementary search layer alongside other tools

Quick Start

Run the DuckDuckGo search script with a query to fetch and display up to ten results.

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 with DuckDuckGo without API keys?▼

You can perform web search with DuckDuckGo without API keys by using this skill as a lightweight front-end. It fetches live results directly, requiring only the ddgs package and Python 3.12+ to return formatted data.

Can I ground model outputs with live web data when WebSearch is unavailable?▼

Yes, you can ground model outputs with live web data by using this skill as a fallback. It retrieves current DuckDuckGo results to provide context when native WebSearch or WebFetch tools are unavailable or restricted.

Do I need Python 3.12 to run DuckDuckGo web search scripts?▼

Yes, Python 3.12 is required to run this DuckDuckGo web search script. You also need to install the ddgs package dependency to fetch and format up to ten live search results per query.

What format do DuckDuckGo live results come in when fetched without an API?▼

DuckDuckGo live results are returned as up to ten formatted items. Each item includes a title, a URL, and a body excerpt capped at 500 characters, providing structured web data for grounding.

Is a keyless DuckDuckGo search suitable for large-scale data extraction?▼

A keyless DuckDuckGo search is designed as a lightweight fallback for fetching live results, not for large-scale data extraction. It returns a maximum of ten results per query with truncated body excerpts.