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duckduckgo-search

Search the web via DuckDuckGo using the ddgs CLI.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#search#web-search#information-retrieval#browser-tools#no-api-key#duckduckgo
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rawgrowth-Consulting/rawclaw-agent --skill duckduckgo-search-rawgrowth-consulting
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: duckduckgo-search
Source: https://github.com/Rawgrowth-Consulting/rawclaw-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/research/duckduckgo-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rawgrowth-Consulting/rawclaw-agent --skill duckduckgo-search-rawgrowth-consulting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Free web search results via DuckDuckGo without API keys, enabling fast research by returning concise titles and URLs for quick reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Free web search across text, news, images, and videos using DuckDuckGo.
  • CLI-first approach with the ddgs tool, with a fallback to built-in browser-based retrieval when the CLI is unavailable.
  • Useful for quick research, current events tracking, and media discovery in education, research, and content workflows.

Quick Start

Ask me to perform a DuckDuckGo search and summarize the top 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 without an API key?▼

You can search the web without an API key by using DuckDuckGo, which returns concise titles and URLs for quick reference. This approach leverages the ddgs CLI tool to fetch fast, free text, news, image, and video results.

What is the best way to perform free web search and retrieve information?▼

Free web search and information retrieval are best achieved through DuckDuckGo, which provides fast results across text, news, and media without requiring an API key. The CLI-first approach using the ddgs tool ensures quick research and current events tracking.

Do I need the ddgs CLI to perform DuckDuckGo web search?▼

You do not strictly need the ddgs CLI to perform DuckDuckGo web search. While the CLI path requires a functioning ddgs installation, the Skill features a fallback to built-in browser-based retrieval using a Python runtime when the CLI is unavailable.

Can I filter web search results by region and language?▼

You can filter web search results by region and language when using DuckDuckGo. The Skill supports optional region and language filters to refine information retrieval for education and research workflows, provided the underlying CLI supports them.

What are the limitations of using DuckDuckGo for information retrieval?▼

Limitations of using DuckDuckGo for information retrieval include dependency on the ddgs CLI for the primary search path. If the CLI is unavailable, the system requires a Python runtime capable of browser-based extraction to function properly.

How do I gather news and discover media without an API key?▼

To gather news and discover media without an API key, you can use DuckDuckGo to perform free text, news, image, and video searches. The ddgs CLI-first approach quickly returns concise titles and URLs for immediate reference.

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