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searxng-search

Queries SearXNG meta-search instances via JSON API to aggregate results from 70+ search engines.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
Search Tags:#web search#curl#fallback#self-hosted#searxng#search api#meta-search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chensihakniroth/ANAKOT-AGENT --skill searxng-search-chensihakniroth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: searxng-search
Source: https://github.com/Chensihakniroth/ANAKOT-AGENT/tree/main/optional-skills/research/searxng-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chensihakniroth/ANAKOT-AGENT --skill searxng-search-chensihakniroth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? It provides free web search without an API key by querying a self-hosted or public SearXNG instance, and serves as an automatic fallback when the primary web search toolset is unavailable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Meta-Search Aggregation: Query 70+ search engines simultaneously through a single SearXNG JSON API endpoint. - Flexible Query Controls: Filter results by engines, categories, safesearch level, time range, and result limits via curl or Python requests. - Self-Hosting Support: Run your own SearXNG instance with Docker or pip for full privacy and no rate limits. - Use Case: When the main web search toolset lacks a FIRECRAWL_API_KEY, use this Skill to search for "fastapi deployment guide" across Google and Bing, then extract the top result's full page content. ## Quick Start Set the SEARXNG_URL environment variable to a public or self-hosted instance and ask the agent to search the web for a topic using SearXNG.

Frequently Asked Questions about searxng-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search the web with SearXNG from the command line?▼

Use curl to call the SearXNG JSON API endpoint with your query, for example curl with the URL parameter format=json and q set to your URL-encoded search terms. Set SEARXNG_URL first and always include a timeout flag like --max-time 10.

Does SearXNG search require an API key?▼

No API key is required when using a public SearXNG instance. You only need to set the SEARXNG_URL environment variable pointing to a public instance or your own self-hosted server.

How do I self-host a SearXNG instance with Docker?▼

Run docker run -d -p 8888:8080 with the searxng/searxng image and a settings volume, then set SEARXNG_URL to http://localhost:8888. Self-hosting avoids public instance rate limits and downtime.

Can SearXNG return full page content from search results?▼

No, SearXNG returns only titles, URLs, and snippets for each result. To get full page content, search first and then extract the most relevant URL using web_extract, browser tools, or curl.

Why does my SearXNG search return empty results or fail?▼

Failures usually occur when SEARXNG_URL is unset, the instance is unreachable, or a public instance blocks the query. Verify the instance responds with a test curl request, or switch to another instance or self-host.

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