searxng

Name: searxng
Availability: InStock
Author: muchunpeng

Query a local SearXNG instance for privacy-focused web, image, and news searches.

Updated Apr 6, 2026

Search Tags:#security #local #privacy #web-search #multi-engine #searxng #metasearch

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Muchunpeng/openclaw-config --skill searxng-muchunpeng

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: searxng
Source: https://github.com/Muchunpeng/openclaw-config/tree/main/workspace/skills/searxng
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Muchunpeng/openclaw-config --skill searxng-muchunpeng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Privacy-focused web search by querying a local SearXNG instance, avoiding external API dependencies and preserving user privacy.

Core Features & Use Cases

Privacy-focused: uses your local SearXNG instance to prevent data leakage.
Multi-engine aggregation: searches across several engines through a single query.
Category support: supports web, images, news, and more for varied results.
Rich output: provides structured results suitable for downstream processing.
JSON mode: offers fast JSON output for integration with other tools.

Quick Start

Ask it to search the web using your local SearXNG instance for a query.

Frequently Asked Questions about searxng

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

FAQPage Schema

What is the default server configuration needed for local SearXNG search?▼

The default server configuration for local SearXNG search requires a running server accessible at SEARXNG_URL, which defaults to http://localhost:8080 with no authentication.

How do I perform a private web search using a local metasearch instance?▼

Private web search is achieved by querying a local SearXNG instance, which aggregates results from multiple engines without external API calls or data leakage.

Do I need an API key to search the web with SearXNG?▼

No API key is needed for SearXNG web search; it requires only a running SearXNG server accessible via SEARXNG_URL with no authentication by default.

How do I get structured JSON output for web, images, and news searches?▼

Structured JSON output for web, images, and news searches is provided by querying your local SearXNG instance, returning results suitable for downstream processing and tool integration.

Can I use SearXNG for multi-engine web discovery without external dependencies?▼

SearXNG enables multi-engine web discovery by aggregating several search engines through a single local query, completely avoiding external API dependencies to preserve privacy.

What is the default server configuration needed for local SearXNG search?▼

The default server configuration for local SearXNG search requires a running server accessible at SEARXNG_URL, which defaults to http://localhost:8080 with no authentication.