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searxng

Search the web through a local SearXNG instance with JSON output.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
Search Tags:#information retrieval#search#web scraping#privacy#searxng#metasearch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dfpalhano/openclaw-workspace --skill searxng-dfpalhano
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: searxng
Source: https://github.com/dfpalhano/openclaw-workspace/tree/main/skills/searxng
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dfpalhano/openclaw-workspace --skill searxng-dfpalhano

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires httpx, rich, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a privacy-respecting way to search the web by leveraging a local SearXNG instance, eliminating the need for external, data-collecting search APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Privacy-Focused Search: All search queries are routed through your own SearXNG instance, ensuring your data is not tracked or sold.
  • Multi-Engine Aggregation: Combines results from various search engines for comprehensive results.
  • Categorized Search: Supports searching across different categories like web, images, news, and videos.
  • Use Case: You need to research a sensitive topic without leaving a digital footprint. Use this Skill to perform your search via your private SearXNG instance, getting aggregated results without compromising your privacy.

Quick Start

Search for 'latest advancements in AI' using the searxng skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about searxng

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform privacy-focused web searches without external data-collecting APIs?▼

Privacy-focused web searches can be performed by routing queries through a local SearXNG instance, which aggregates results from multiple engines without tracking or selling your data.

What is a metasearch engine and how does it aggregate web results?▼

A metasearch engine aggregates results from various search engines into a single comprehensive output. Using a local SearXNG instance ensures this process remains completely private and untracked.

Do I need a running SearXNG instance to use this privacy search integration?▼

Yes, you need a running SearXNG instance accessible via a configured SEARXNG_URL environment variable to route queries and retrieve JSON output for programmatic integration.

Can I filter web scraping results by time-range and category?▼

Yes, you can filter web scraping results by time-range and search across specific categories like web, images, news, and videos using the configurable local SearXNG instance.

Does this privacy search tool work with httpx for programmatic integration?▼

Yes, it uses httpx to interact with your local SearXNG instance, returning JSON output that enables seamless programmatic integration of categorized search results.

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