Searxng Search
Searches the web anonymously via SearXNG to protect privacy and bypass censorship requests.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add searxng-search npx -- -y @trustedskills/searxng-search
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"searxng-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/searxng-search"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to perform searches using SearxNG, a metasearch engine. It aggregates results from various search engines while respecting user privacy and avoiding tracking. The agent can formulate queries and retrieve summarized search results without relying on proprietary APIs.
When to use it
- Researching a topic where you want diverse perspectives and avoid filter bubbles.
- Finding information when direct access to specific search engine APIs is unavailable or undesirable.
- Gathering data for analysis while maintaining user privacy.
- Performing searches in regions with restricted internet access.
Key capabilities
- Metasearch functionality: Aggregates results from multiple search engines.
- Privacy-focused searching: Avoids tracking and personalized advertising.
- Query formulation: Translates natural language queries into effective search terms.
- Result summarization: Provides concise summaries of search findings.
Example prompts
- "Search for 'best hiking trails in Yosemite' using SearxNG."
- "What are the latest developments in quantum computing? Use SearxNG to find relevant articles."
- "Find information about climate change mitigation strategies, prioritizing results from academic sources via SearxNG."
Tips & gotchas
- SearxNG relies on publicly available search engines; availability and result quality may vary.
- The agent's ability to interpret complex queries depends on its natural language processing capabilities.
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