multi-search-engine

What This Skill Does

The multi-search-engine skill is a powerful, universal search interface for the OpenClaw AI agent that integrates 17 distinct search engines. By providing a unified access point to both domestic Chinese platforms (Baidu, 360, Sogou, etc.) and global leaders (Google, Bing, Brave, DuckDuckGo, etc.), it enables the agent to perform comprehensive web research without needing individual API keys. The skill is built to support advanced search operators, time-based filters, and specialized knowledge retrieval through WolframAlpha, making it an indispensable tool for information gathering, market research, and technical troubleshooting.

Installation

To install this skill, execute the following command in your terminal or via the OpenClaw CLI: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/gpyangyoujun/multi-search-engine

Use Cases

This skill is designed for scenarios requiring multi-source verification and specialized data retrieval. Researchers can use it to compare results across Chinese and global search indices to identify region-specific information. Developers can leverage the 'site:' operator to search within technical documentation hubs like GitHub or StackOverflow using DuckDuckGo bangs. Financial analysts and students can utilize the WolframAlpha integration to perform complex mathematical computations or unit conversions directly within the agent workflow.

Example Prompts

1. "Perform a search for the latest documentation on React 18, filtering the results to only show documents from the past week and prioritizing GitHub results."
2. "What is the current exchange rate of 500 USD to CNY? Please verify this against the latest WolframAlpha data."
3. "Search for 'machine learning trends 2024' across both Google and Baidu, and summarize the key differences in findings."

Tips & Limitations

To maximize the utility of this skill, familiarize yourself with standard search operators like 'filetype:pdf' or 'site:' which work across most supported engines. For privacy-conscious tasks, rely on engines like DuckDuckGo, Startpage, or Brave. Note that while this skill bypasses the need for API keys, it is still subject to the crawl policies and rate limits of the individual search providers. Avoid excessive rapid-fire requests to prevent temporary IP blocking from specific search engines. Always ensure the URL format matches the specific syntax required for the desired engine to ensure accurate data parsing.