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duckduckgo-search

Searches the web via DuckDuckGo without an API key.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
Search Tags:#research#python#cli#search#web-search#duckduckgo#ddgs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent --skill duckduckgo-search-daddyelonmusk69
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: duckduckgo-search
Source: https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/research/duckduckgo-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent --skill duckduckgo-search-daddyelonmusk69

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ddgs, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Many environments lack a free, no‑API‑key web search capability, forcing reliance on paid services or unavailable tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Perform text, news, image, and video searches via DuckDuckGo without an API key.
  • Prefer the ddgs CLI when it exists, otherwise fall back to built‑in browser tools.
  • Ideal for research, market monitoring, and quick information retrieval when other search tools are unavailable.

Quick Start

Ask the duckduckgo-search skill to find the latest AI news and return the top five results.

Frequently Asked Questions about duckduckgo-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search the web with DuckDuckGo without an API key?▼

You can search the web with DuckDuckGo without an API key by using this skill to retrieve text, news, image, or video results directly through the ddgs CLI or Python DDGS library.

Can I retrieve news and image results using Python web search?▼

Yes, you can retrieve news and image results using Python web search by querying DuckDuckGo to fetch specific media types for research, monitoring, and content discovery tasks.

Do I need to install the ddgs package to use DuckDuckGo search in Python?▼

You need the ddgs package installed to satisfy runtime constraints, as the skill prefers the ddgs CLI when available or falls back to the Python DDGS library.

What is the best free web search tool for research when paid services are unavailable?▼

A free web search tool for research when paid services are unavailable is DuckDuckGo search, which provides text, news, image, and video retrieval without API keys.

Does the duckduckgo-search skill work if the ddgs CLI is missing?▼

If the ddgs CLI is missing, the skill works by falling back to the built-in browser tools or verifying the installation of the Python DDGS library to fulfill the search request.

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