searxng

Perform web searches through a local SearXNG instance with category and time filters.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PinpongTp/superblue-v1 --skill searxng-pinpongtp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: searxng
Source: https://github.com/PinpongTp/superblue-v1/tree/main/skills/searxng-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PinpongTp/superblue-v1 --skill searxng-pinpongtp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, httpx, rich, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to perform web searches using your own SearXNG instance, ensuring that your search data remains private and local.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Privacy-Focused Search: Utilizes your local SearXNG instance to perform searches, keeping your data private.
  • Multi-Engine Search: Aggregates results from multiple search engines for comprehensive search results.
  • Rich Output: Provides beautifully formatted table output and JSON mode for programmatic use.
  • Use Case: For users who want to avoid commercial search engines and ensure their search data is not stored or tracked.

Quick Start

Set your SearXNG instance URL in the Clawdbot config and use the skill to search the web.

Frequently Asked Questions about searxng

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a private web search using my local SearXNG instance?

To perform a private web search, you query your local SearXNG instance to aggregate results from multiple engines, ensuring your search data remains local and avoiding external data collection.

What are the prerequisites for running a local metasearch engine with Python?

Running this local metasearch engine requires a Python environment with httpx and rich installed, alongside a running SearXNG instance configured in your client to handle the queries.

Can I use SearXNG to filter web search results by time range and category?

Yes, you can use SearXNG to filter web search results by applying multiple search categories and time range filters to narrow down the aggregated output from various search engines.

Does the private search skill support self-signed SSL certificates for local instances?

Yes, the private search skill supports SSL self-signed certificates, allowing secure connections to your local SearXNG instance without requiring externally verified SSL configurations.

How do I get formatted output or JSON from aggregated search results?

You can get formatted output from aggregated search results by utilizing the rich table formatting for visual reading or switching to JSON mode for programmatic use and downstream processing.