bocha-search

What This Skill Does

The bocha-search skill empowers OpenClaw to perform high-precision web searches specifically optimized for the Chinese internet ecosystem. By leveraging the Bocha AI Search API, it allows the agent to access real-time information, news, encyclopedia knowledge, and academic data. Unlike generic search tools, Bocha is engineered to understand the nuances, cultural context, and terminology of Chinese language queries. Beyond simple link retrieval, it provides integrated AI-generated summaries, enabling the agent to synthesize information quickly and present concise, accurate answers to the user without requiring them to browse multiple websites manually.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ypw757/bocha-skill After installation, you must acquire an API Key from the Bocha AI Platform. Once obtained, add the API key to your configuration file located at ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json under the skills.entries.bocha-search path, or set the BOCHA_API_KEY environment variable directly in your system shell. Ensure your environment has Node.js installed to support the underlying execution script.

Use Cases

This skill is indispensable for users needing to stay updated with domestic Chinese news, business intelligence, or specific local knowledge. It is ideal for researchers tracking industry trends in China, students looking for verified encyclopedic definitions, and professionals conducting market analysis on Chinese e-commerce or digital media landscapes. Because it supports high-quality summaries, it excels at digesting long-form reports or news articles into readable bullet points.

Example Prompts

1. "搜索北京今天的天气及周边空气质量"
2. "用博查查找人工智能在医疗领域的最新的应用进展"
3. "bocha search: 2024年中国数字经济发展趋势分析"

Tips & Limitations

To maximize effectiveness, use specific, keyword-rich queries in Chinese. The freshness parameter is particularly useful for breaking news; set it to 'oneDay' or 'oneWeek' to avoid stale results. Be aware that the Bocha API requires a paid balance for commercial or high-frequency usage. If you experience connection issues, verify that your network allows outbound traffic to the Bocha API endpoints and ensure your API key has sufficient remaining quota on the developer dashboard. The skill currently performs best with text-based queries and may require distinct handling if retrieving large quantities of image assets.