WebSearch

Search the web via DuckDuckGo and return ranked titles, URLs, and snippets.

1|Updated Mar 3, 2026

Search Tags:#information retrieval #web search #search engine #duckduckgo #online research

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/DaveSteadman/MiniAgentFramework --skill websearch-davesteadman

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: WebSearch
Source: https://github.com/DaveSteadman/MiniAgentFramework/tree/main/code/skills/WebSearch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DaveSteadman/MiniAgentFramework --skill websearch-davesteadman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to quickly find information on the web without needing to manually open a browser and type queries, saving you time and effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

Web Searching: Performs searches using DuckDuckGo, returning a ranked list of results.
Text Formatting: Outputs results in a clean, plain-text format suitable for direct LLM consumption.
Use Case: Ask "what is the latest news on AI regulation?" and get a concise summary of top search results.

Quick Start

Search the web for the latest developments in renewable energy.

Frequently Asked Questions about WebSearch

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search the web and retrieve up-to-date information without an API key?▼

You can perform web search tasks using DuckDuckGo via Python's standard urllib library, requiring no external API keys or service accounts to retrieve ranked lists of results.

What is the best way to get ranked search engine results for online research?▼

Online research is facilitated by querying DuckDuckGo, which returns a ranked list of results containing titles, URLs, and snippets formatted as clean, plain text suitable for direct LLM consumption.

Does DuckDuckGo web search require any external dependencies or service accounts?▼

No, DuckDuckGo web search requires no external dependencies or service accounts, as it utilizes Python's standard urllib library for all network operations to retrieve online content.

How do I retrieve current web content for information retrieval tasks?▼

Information retrieval tasks are handled by searching the web with DuckDuckGo to instantly retrieve up-to-date web content, outputting clean text with titles, URLs, and snippets.

Can I get plain-text search results formatted for direct LLM consumption?▼

Yes, web search results are output in a clean, plain-text format containing titles, URLs, and snippets, making them directly suitable for LLM consumption and automated processing.

When do I need to use a web search skill instead of relying on existing knowledge?▼

You need web search when handling information retrieval tasks requiring up-to-date web content that may not exist in your current knowledge base, such as checking the latest news developments.