searxng-search

Aggregate search results from over 70 engines into a single JSON response.

Updated Jun 25, 2026

Search Tags:#research #search #privacy #web-scraping #searxng #meta-search

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill searxng-search-rheasilvia

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Skill: searxng-search
Source: https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop/tree/main/optional-skills/research/searxng-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill searxng-search-rheasilvia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of fragmented search results and privacy concerns by aggregating data from over 70 search engines into a single, unified, and self-hosted interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

Meta-Search Aggregation: Queries multiple search engines simultaneously to provide comprehensive results without relying on a single provider.
Privacy-First: Operates as a self-hosted or public instance, ensuring search queries are not tracked by major search corporations.
Use Case: Use this skill to perform broad research on technical topics where you need to aggregate news, documentation, and community discussions from various sources without hitting API rate limits.

Quick Start

Use the searxng-search skill to query the web for the latest developments in asynchronous programming using the configured instance.

Frequently Asked Questions about searxng-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I aggregate web search results from multiple engines into a single JSON response?▼

Meta-search aggregation queries over 70 search engines simultaneously through a unified API interface, compiling comprehensive results into a single JSON response for research and data gathering tasks.

Do I need a self-hosted SearXNG instance to use privacy-focused meta-search?▼

Yes, privacy-focused meta-search requires a valid SEARXNG_URL environment variable configured to point to a reachable SearXNG instance, which can be either self-hosted or public.

Can I perform broad technical research without hitting API rate limits from major search providers?▼

Yes, querying over 70 search engines through a self-hosted SearXNG instance aggregates news, documentation, and community discussions without hitting individual API rate limits from major search corporations.

What's the best way to scrape web data while ensuring search queries are not tracked?▼

Using a privacy-first meta-search instance ensures search queries are not tracked by major search corporations while scraping web data, aggregating results from multiple engines into a unified JSON response.

Why does meta-search return fragmented results instead of a single provider's output?▼

Meta-search returns fragmented results because it aggregates data from over 70 different search engines simultaneously instead of relying on a single provider, compiling multiple perspectives into one JSON response.