searxng-search

Private multi-engine web search without API keys is achieved by querying a SearXNG instance to aggregate results across 70+ search engines. This approach avoids vendor lock-in and relies on self-hosted or public instances for data privacy.

Self-hosting SearXNG is not strictly required as public instances can be used, but self-hosting provides maximum control, privacy, and reliability. You must configure a valid SEARXNG_URL to point to your chosen instance before executing searches.

Aggregating search results from 70+ engines is best handled through a SearXNG instance, which queries multiple sources simultaneously and returns structured JSON. This provides broad coverage and privacy for research workflows without requiring individual engine API keys.

SearXNG web search gracefully falls back when the primary web toolset is unavailable by querying the configured SearXNG instance directly. It supports integration via curl or a Python REST API to ensure you retrieve structured JSON results reliably.

You can query a SearXNG instance using either curl or a Python REST API to perform private meta-search. Both methods request the SEARXNG_URL and return structured JSON results aggregated across 70+ search engines.

A SearXNG search returns no results if the required SEARXNG_URL environment variable is not set or the configured instance is unavailable. Ensure your self-hosted or public instance is running and properly configured to aggregate results.