ddg-search

Name: ddg-search
Availability: InStock
Author: tangzheng202202

Perform DuckDuckGo Lite web searches without API keys to return titles, URLs, and snippets.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026

Search Tags:#research #web-search #web-fetch #no-api-key #duckduckgo #lite

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills --skill ddg-search-tangzheng202202

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ddg-search
Source: https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills/tree/main/99-integrations/openclaw-imports/ddg-web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills --skill ddg-search-tangzheng202202

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Web researchers often need fast, API-free access to web results without rate limits or API credentials. This Skill enables browsing with DuckDuckGo Lite via web_fetch, returning titles, URLs, and snippets for quick research tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

No API key required: leverage DuckDuckGo Lite through web_fetch to obtain search results without external dependencies.
Structured results: extract titles, URLs, and snippets suitable for citation and quick review.
Use Case: perform rapid background checks, literature skims, or market research when an API isn't configured.

Quick Start

Ask ddg-search to fetch web results for your query and return a list of titles, URLs, and snippets.

Frequently Asked Questions about ddg-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform web searches without an API key?▼

To perform web searches without an API key, you can use DuckDuckGo Lite through web_fetch to return titles, URLs, and snippets for quick research tasks without external dependencies.

Can I get structured search results with titles and URLs for background checks?▼

Yes, you can get structured search results with titles and URLs for background checks by parsing DuckDuckGo Lite HTML, which provides text-based results with basic filtering to skip sponsored entries.

How do I fetch web search results when no search API is configured?▼

To fetch web search results when no search API is configured, leverage DuckDuckGo Lite via web_fetch to obtain structured titles, URLs, and snippets without rate limits or API credentials.

Does DuckDuckGo Lite search support filtering out sponsored entries?▼

Yes, DuckDuckGo Lite search supports filtering out sponsored entries by applying basic text-based filtering to the parsed HTML results, ensuring you receive relevant titles, URLs, and snippets.

What are the limitations of using DuckDuckGo Lite for research searches?▼

Limitations of using DuckDuckGo Lite for research searches include receiving only text-based results with titles, URLs, and snippets, which may require further web_fetch actions for full article parsing.

Is web_fetch required to obtain DuckDuckGo Lite search results?▼

Yes, web_fetch is required to obtain DuckDuckGo Lite search results, as it parses the HTML output to extract and return structured titles, URLs, and snippets without needing an API key.