Local Web Search
VerifiedFree local web search via DuckDuckGo HTML scraping with no API key. Use when web_search tool is unavailable or missing API keys, and you need fast query resu...
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# Local Web Search
Run local search without paid APIs.
Command
```bash ./skills/local-web-search/scripts/local_search.py "<query>" --max 8 ```
Output
- Returns JSON with:
- query
- count
- disclaimer
- security
- results[] {title, url, snippet, trust{score,tier,reason}}
Trust Scoring
- high: docs/papers/.gov/.edu/authoritative domains
- medium: reputable publications/default domains
- low: user-generated platforms (e.g., dev.to, medium, substack)
Use trust score for ranking/filtering only; always verify key claims with primary sources.
Security
- No environment/token exfiltration
- No external writes
- Outbound HTTPS GET only to search endpoint
Reliability
- Handles transient errors with exponential backoff + jitter
- Public scraping behavior can change; parser may need updates
Use Cases
- Perform web searches via DuckDuckGo HTML scraping with no API key required
- Add web search capabilities when web_search tool is unavailable
- Get fast query results from the web without paid search API subscriptions
- Build research workflows with free, local web search integration
- Supplement AI agent knowledge with real-time web search results
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Compatible with multiple platforms including claude-code, openclaw
- +Zero external dependencies — runs with standard tools only
- +Well-documented with detailed usage instructions and examples
- +Strong community adoption with a large number of downloads
Cons
- -Requires API tokens or authentication setup before first use
- -No built-in analytics or usage metrics dashboard
FAQ
What does Local Web Search do?
Free local web search via DuckDuckGo HTML scraping with no API key. Use when web_search tool is unavailable or missing API keys, and you need fast query resu...
What platforms support Local Web Search?
Local Web Search is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for Local Web Search?
Perform web searches via DuckDuckGo HTML scraping with no API key required. Add web search capabilities when web_search tool is unavailable. Get fast query results from the web without paid search API subscriptions.
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