research

Search DuckDuckGo web results without API keys via CLI or Python API.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#search #web #fact-verification #duckduckgo #current-events #quick-search #api-free

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npx skills add https://github.com/ksm0709/dotfiles --skill research-ksm0709

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/ksm0709/dotfiles/tree/main/opencode/config/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ksm0709/dotfiles --skill research-ksm0709

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires duckduckgo-search, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Quick, API-free web search to verify facts, fetch current events, and gather initial information from multiple sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Fact verification: Quickly confirm specific claims with reliable online sources.
Current events lookup: Retrieve up-to-date news and trends for rapid situational awareness.
Initial information gathering: Collect snippets and links to seed deeper analysis before diving in.

Quick Start

Run a quick search by typing /quick-search "your query".

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform a web search without an API key?▼

Web search without an API key is possible using a lightweight Python script that queries DuckDuckGo and returns titles, URLs, and snippets directly.

Can I use DuckDuckGo to verify facts and check current events?▼

Yes, DuckDuckGo can verify facts and check current events by retrieving up-to-date information and diverse sources quickly without requiring API authentication.

What is the best way to gather quick information from multiple web sources?▼

The best way to gather quick information is using a CLI or Python API to execute a DuckDuckGo search that collects snippets and links to seed deeper analysis.

Does the duckduckgo-search dependency require any environment setup?▼

The duckduckgo-search dependency requires minimal environment setup, needing only the Python package installed to run quick searches and return structured web results.

How do I run a quick search using the command line interface?▼

You run a quick search via the command line interface by typing the quick-search command followed by your query string to fetch relevant DuckDuckGo web results.

What format do the search results come in when fetched without an API?▼

Search results fetched without an API come in a structured format exposing the title, URL, and snippet for each relevant web source returned by the query.