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duckduckgo-search

Search DuckDuckGo for text, news, images, and videos without an API key.

97|8|Updated Mar 20, 2026
Search Tags:#web-search#text-search#image-search#news-search#duckduckgo#video-search#ddgs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/peteromallet/megaplan --skill duckduckgo-search-peteromallet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: duckduckgo-search
Source: https://github.com/peteromallet/megaplan/tree/main/megaplan/agent/skills/research/duckduckgo-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peteromallet/megaplan --skill duckduckgo-search-peteromallet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables fast web searching without needing an API key or external services, making research quick and accessible.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search for general research and documentation references.
  • News search for current events and updates.
  • Image and video search for visuals and tutorials.
  • CLI and Python API usage via the ddgs package for structured results.

Quick Start

Install the ddgs package and run a text search to get started.

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 without an API key?▼

You can perform web search without an API key by using DuckDuckGo's free search parameters to retrieve text, news, images, and videos. The skill leverages the ddgs Python package to return structured results directly.

Can I use DuckDuckGo to find current news events for research?▼

Yes, you can use DuckDuckGo news search to monitor current events and updates. It retrieves news results without requiring external API services, making it suitable for quick reference lookups in research workflows.

How do I get structured results from a text search using the ddgs package?▼

To get structured text search results, install the ddgs package and execute a query via its Python API or CLI. The skill utilizes ddgs objects or CLI output to deliver structured data for immediate use in note-taking.

Does DuckDuckGo search support image and video discovery?▼

DuckDuckGo search supports both image and video search for finding visuals and tutorials. The skill applies these capabilities to media discovery tasks, providing structured results without needing an API key.

What is the best way to run quick reference lookups in an analysis workflow?▼

The best way to run quick reference lookups is using DuckDuckGo's free text search within your analysis workflow. The skill integrates via the ddgs package, returning structured objects for immediate processing.

Do I need external services to monitor current events with web search?▼

You do not need external services or API keys to monitor current events. The skill provides fast web search results using DuckDuckGo directly, applying news search parameters to retrieve updates efficiently.

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