web-search

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Updated Feb 1, 2026

Search Tags:#research #search #web #fact-check #current-information #output-format #duckduckgo

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mpelissari/openclaw-backup --skill web-search-mpelissari

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/mpelissari/openclaw-backup/tree/main/skills/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpelissari/openclaw-backup --skill web-search-mpelissari

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires duckduckgo-search, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Web search can be slow and error-prone when gathering current information, requiring manual sifting through many sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Basic web search: retrieve web results with titles, URLs, and descriptions.
Time-range and region controls: filter results by recency and geography.
Flexible output formats: produce plain text, markdown, or JSON for easy integration.

Quick Start

Search the web for the latest information on your topic.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find current information from the web for fact-checking?▼

Web search retrieves up-to-date titles, URLs, and descriptions across pages, news, images, and videos. It uses DuckDuckGo to fetch current information for fact-checking quickly.

Can I filter web search results by time-range and region?▼

Yes, web search supports filtering results using built-in region and time-range controls to narrow retrieved current information to specific geographic areas and recent publication dates.

Does DuckDuckGo search support JSON output format for integration?▼

DuckDuckGo search supports flexible output formats including plain text, markdown, and JSON to format web search results for easy integration into downstream applications.

What is the best way to monitor current events across web pages and news?▼

The best way to monitor current events is running a web search targeting news and web pages with time-range controls to retrieve recent updates formatted as markdown or JSON.

Do I need Python to run web searches with DuckDuckGo?▼

Yes, a Python environment is required because web search functionality is implemented in Python using the duckduckgo_search library to handle queries and retrieve results.

Why does my web search for current information return outdated results?▼

Web search may return outdated results if time-range controls are not applied; specifying a recency filter ensures retrieved web pages and news articles reflect current information.