searxng-search

To run a self-hosted meta-search without API keys, you can use SearXNG to aggregate results from 70+ engines. This Skill queries a reachable SearXNG instance via a bash script using curl, providing a privacy-preserving search experience.

SearXNG meta-search is a technique that aggregates search results from over 70 engines without forwarding your queries directly. It preserves privacy by acting as an intermediary, allowing API-key-free searches through a self-hosted or public instance.

Yes, you need curl and sed installed to use this SearXNG CLI search tool. The Skill relies on a simple bash script that uses curl to fetch aggregated results and basic text processing to surface them.

Yes, you can use a public SearXNG instance if your self-hosted instance is unreachable. The Skill provides automatic fallback to public instances or alternative search tools when the main private instance is unavailable.

The best way to integrate multi-engine search results into a bash script is configuring a reachable SEARXNG_URL. The Skill uses URL-based configuration and straightforward queries to fetch and surface aggregated results for rapid CLI research.