Search 17 Engines Without API Keys: The Multi Search Engine Skill
Search 17 Engines Without API Keys: The Multi Search Engine Skill
Tired of juggling multiple search API keys? The Multi Search Engine skill gives your Clawdbot agent access to 17 search engines—from Google and DuckDuckGo to Baidu and WolframAlpha—without a single API key required.
Why You Need This Skill
Most search integrations require API keys, rate limits, and billing accounts. The Multi Search Engine skill takes a different approach: it provides pre-configured URL templates that work with Clawdbot's built-in web_fetch tool. Your agent can search Google, query WolframAlpha for calculations, or dig through Chinese search engines like Baidu—all through simple URL patterns.
Key benefits:
- Zero setup cost: No API keys, no accounts, no billing
- 17 engines: 8 Chinese + 9 international search providers
- Privacy options: DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Brave, and Qwant
- Advanced operators: Site search, file types, time filters, exact matching
- Knowledge queries: WolframAlpha integration for math, conversions, and data
Installation
Install the skill with a single command:
npx clawhub@latest install multi-search-engineThat's it—no API keys to configure, no environment variables to set.
Available Search Engines
International (9 engines):
- Google, Google HK
- DuckDuckGo (privacy-focused)
- Yahoo
- Startpage (Google results without tracking)
- Brave (independent index)
- Ecosia (plants trees with searches)
- Qwant (EU GDPR compliant)
- WolframAlpha (computational knowledge)
Chinese (8 engines):
- Baidu
- Bing CN / Bing International
- 360 Search
- Sogou
- WeChat Articles
- Toutiao (headlines)
- Jisilu (finance)
Usage Examples
Basic Search
// Google search
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=python+tutorial"})
// Privacy-focused search
web_fetch({"url": "https://duckduckgo.com/html/?q=privacy+tools"})Site-Specific Search
Search within a specific domain:
// Find React content on GitHub
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=site:github.com+react"})
// Search Stack Overflow
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=site:stackoverflow.com+async+await"})File Type Search
Find specific document types:
// PDF reports on machine learning
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=machine+learning+filetype:pdf"})Time-Filtered Results
Limit results by freshness:
// AI news from the past week
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=ai+news&tbs=qdr:w"})
// Past hour: tbs=qdr:h
// Past day: tbs=qdr:d
// Past month: tbs=qdr:m
// Past year: tbs=qdr:yDuckDuckGo Bangs
Jump directly to other sites:
// Search GitHub directly
web_fetch({"url": "https://duckduckgo.com/html/?q=!gh+tensorflow"})
// !g → Google
// !so → Stack Overflow
// !w → Wikipedia
// !yt → YouTubeWolframAlpha Queries
Get computational answers:
// Currency conversion
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=100+USD+to+EUR"})
// Math
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=integrate+x^2+dx"})
// Stock data
web_fetch({"url": "https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=AAPL+stock"})Advanced Search Operators
| Operator | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
site: | site:github.com python | Search within site |
filetype: | filetype:pdf report | Specific file type |
"" | "machine learning" | Exact phrase match |
- | python -snake | Exclude term |
OR | cat OR dog | Either term |
Pro Tips
1. Combine operators for precision:
site:github.com "react hooks" filetype:md -deprecated
2. Use privacy engines for sensitive searches: Startpage gives you Google results without the tracking. Brave and Qwant have their own independent indexes.
3. WolframAlpha handles what Google can't: Mathematical calculations, unit conversions, stock data, and scientific queries work better through WolframAlpha.
4. Time filters are your friend:
When researching current events or recent releases, always add &tbs=qdr:w (past week) or &tbs=qdr:m (past month).
When to Use This Skill
- Research tasks: Multiple engines give you broader coverage
- Privacy-sensitive queries: Route through DuckDuckGo or Startpage
- International content: Access Chinese search engines for localized results
- Quick calculations: WolframAlpha beats searching for calculators
- Cost-conscious setups: Zero API costs, zero rate limits
Conclusion
The Multi Search Engine skill is a no-brainer addition to any Clawdbot setup. It gives your agent access to 17 search engines without any API configuration, supports advanced search operators, and includes privacy-focused options for sensitive queries.
Install it:
npx clawhub@latest install multi-search-engineLinks:
The Multi Search Engine skill is maintained by @gpyAngyoujun and licensed under MIT.
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