searxng
Search the web using your local SearXNG instance - a privacy-respecting metasearch engine.
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SearXNG Search
Search the web using your local SearXNG instance - a privacy-respecting metasearch engine.
Commands
Web Search
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" # Top 10 results
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" -n 20 # Top 20 results
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" --format json # JSON output
Category Search
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" --category images
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" --category news
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" --category videos
Advanced Options
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" --language en
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/searxng.py search "query" --time-range day
Configuration
Required: Set the SEARXNG_URL environment variable to your SearXNG instance:
export SEARXNG_URL=https://your-searxng-instance.com
Or configure in your Clawdbot config:
{
"env": {
"SEARXNG_URL": "https://your-searxng-instance.com"
}
}
Default (if not set): http://localhost:8080
Features
- 🔒 Privacy-focused (uses your local instance)
- 🌐 Multi-engine aggregation
- 📰 Multiple search categories
- 🎨 Rich formatted output
- 🚀 Fast JSON mode for programmatic use
API
Uses your local SearXNG JSON API endpoint (no authentication required by default).
Installation Guide
How to use searxng on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
searxng
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches searxng from sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate searxng. Access via /searxng in your agent's command palette.
Security Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
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Use Cases
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale