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searxng-search

Finds web results from a SearXNG endpoint via JSON queries and returns titles, URLs, snippets.

Updated May 14, 2026
Search Tags:#research#search#privacy#searxng#meta-search#web results
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SethyPagna/Secretary-Jarvis --skill searxng-search-sethypagna
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: searxng-search
Source: https://github.com/SethyPagna/Secretary-Jarvis/tree/main/src/capabilities/optional-skills/research/searxng-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SethyPagna/Secretary-Jarvis --skill searxng-search-sethypagna

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, sed, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of finding relevant web sources when a normal search tool is unavailable, too limited, or not configured for privacy-focused research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Free meta-search: Queries a SearXNG instance without requiring an API key.
  • Fallback search workflow: Supports research tasks when the primary web search toolset is not configured.
  • Flexible querying: Supports JSON output, engine selection, safesearch control, categories, and time filters for focused source discovery.
  • Use cases: Researching current topics, comparing search results across engines, and self-hosting a private search endpoint for repeatable investigations.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to search your configured SearXNG instance for a topic and return the top results with titles, URLs, and snippets.

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 a self-hosted SearXNG instance for research?▼

Search the web by querying a reachable SearXNG endpoint to retrieve relevant web results. The tool parses JSON-formatted searches to return titles, URLs, and snippets for source discovery without requiring an API key.

Can I filter web search results by specific search engines and categories?▼

Yes, web search results can be filtered using engine selection, categories, time filters, and safesearch controls. This flexible querying supports focused source discovery and comparing search results across different engines.

Do I need an API key to use a SearXNG meta-search endpoint?▼

No, a SearXNG meta-search endpoint can be queried without an API key. It requires a reachable SEARXNG_URL and supports privacy-focused querying and engine-specific filtering for repeatable investigations.

What is the best way to perform a fallback web search when primary tools are unavailable?▼

Use a free meta-search tool to query a SearXNG instance as a fallback web search workflow. It provides JSON output and timeout controls to find relevant web sources when normal search tools are not configured.

Does this meta-search approach support privacy-focused querying for current topics?▼

Yes, privacy-focused querying is supported for researching current topics. By querying your own SearXNG instance, you maintain a private search endpoint for repeatable investigations and source discovery.

What limitations exist when parsing web results from a SearXNG endpoint?▼

Result parsing is limited to extracting titles, URLs, and snippets from JSON-formatted searches. A known limitation is the strict dependency on a reachable SEARXNG_URL environment configuration and timeout controls for successful queries.

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