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Web Search

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Web Search in OpenClaw finds real-time results and returns concise summaries with sources, so you can verify current facts and decide with confidence.

v1.5.0 MIT 2.1k searchwebgoogle
Web Search skill illustration with search lens, document layers, and insight highlights.
openclaw config set skills.web-search true

๐Ÿ“– Overview

Give OpenClaw real-time internet access. Search the web, summarize articles, and get up-to-date information - all through natural conversation. Web Search It is built for daily operations: complete setup, connect required secrets, and run natural-language requests with predictable, repeatable output.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Installation

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openclaw config set skills.web-search true
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openclaw config set google.apiKey $GOOGLE_API_KEY
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openclaw config set google.cx $GOOGLE_CX

๐Ÿ”‘ Required Secrets

  • GOOGLE_API_KEY
  • GOOGLE_CX

โš™๏ธ Configuration

skills:
  web-search:
    provider: google
    api_key: ${GOOGLE_API_KEY}
    cx: ${GOOGLE_CX}
    max_results: 5

๐Ÿ’ฌ Commands

Command Description
Search for [query] Perform a web search
Summarize this article: [url] Fetch and summarize a web page

๐Ÿ’ก Examples

"Search for the latest Node.js release notes."

"What's the weather in Tokyo right now?"

"Find the best restaurants near Central Park."

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Permissions

network.outbound

๐Ÿ”— Compatibility

Minimum Version

2026.1.0

Supported Channels

telegramwhatsappdiscordslack

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