Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Efficiently perform web searches using the mcp-local-rag server with semantic similarity ranking. Use this skill when you need to search the web for current information, research topics across multiple sources, or gather context from the internet without using external APIs. This skill teaches effective use of RAG-based web search with DuckDuckGo, Google, and multi-engine deep research capabilities.
Efficiently perform web searches using the mcp-local-rag server with semantic similarity ranking. Use this skill when you need to search the web for current information, research topics across multiple sources, or gather context from the internet without using external APIs. This skill teaches effective use of RAG-based web search with DuckDuckGo, Google, and multi-engine deep research capabilities.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
This skill enables you to effectively use the mcp-local-rag MCP server for intelligent web searches with semantic ranking. The server performs RAG-like similarity scoring to prioritize the most relevant results without requiring any external APIs.
Use this for privacy-focused, general web searches. When to use: User prefers privacy-focused searches General information lookup Default choice for most queries Parameters: query: Natural language search query num_results: Initial results to fetch (default: 10) top_k: Most relevant results to return (default: 5) include_urls: Include source URLs (default: true)
Use this for comprehensive, technical, or detailed searches. When to use: Technical or scientific queries Need comprehensive coverage Searching for specific documentation
Use this for comprehensive research across multiple search engines. When to use: Researching complex topics requiring broad coverage Need diverse perspectives from multiple sources Gathering comprehensive information on a subject Available backends: duckduckgo: Privacy-focused general search google: Comprehensive technical results bing: Microsoft's search engine brave: Privacy-first search wikipedia: Encyclopedia/factual content yahoo, yandex, mojeek, grokipedia: Alternative engines Default: ["duckduckgo", "google"]
Shortcut for deep research using only Google.
Shortcut for deep research using only DuckDuckGo.
Use natural language: Write queries as questions or descriptive phrases Good: "latest developments in quantum computing" Good: "how to implement binary search in Python" Avoid: Single keywords like "quantum" or "Python" Be specific: Include context and details Good: "React hooks best practices for 2024" Better: "React useEffect cleanup function best practices"
Single Topic, Quick Answer โ Use rag_search_ddgs or rag_search_google rag_search_ddgs( query="What is the capital of France?", top_k=3 ) Technical/Scientific Query โ Use rag_search_google rag_search_google( query="Docker multi-stage build optimization techniques", num_results=15, top_k=7 ) Comprehensive Research โ Use deep_research with multiple search terms deep_research( search_terms=[ "machine learning fundamentals", "neural networks architecture", "deep learning best practices 2024" ], backends=["google", "duckduckgo"], top_k_per_term=5 ) Factual/Encyclopedia Content โ Use deep_research with Wikipedia deep_research( search_terms=["World War II timeline", "WWII key battles"], backends=["wikipedia"], num_results_per_term=5 )
For quick answers: num_results=5-10, top_k=3-5 For comprehensive research: num_results=15-20, top_k=7-10 For deep research: num_results_per_term=10-15, top_k_per_term=3-5 Use 2-5 related search terms Use 1-3 backends (more = more comprehensive but slower)
Task: "What happened at the UN climate summit last week?" 1. Use rag_search_google for recent news coverage 2. Set top_k=7 for comprehensive view 3. Present findings with source URLs
Task: "How do I optimize PostgreSQL queries?" 1. Use deep_research with multiple specific terms: - "PostgreSQL query optimization techniques" - "PostgreSQL index best practices" - "PostgreSQL EXPLAIN ANALYZE tutorial" 2. Use backends=["google", "stackoverflow"] if available 3. Synthesize findings into actionable guide
Task: "Research the impact of remote work on productivity" 1. Use deep_research with diverse search terms: - "remote work productivity statistics 2024" - "hybrid work model effectiveness studies" - "work from home challenges research" 2. Use backends=["google", "duckduckgo"] for broad coverage 3. Synthesize different perspectives and studies
Always cite sources: When include_urls=True, reference the source URLs in your response Verify recency: Check if the content appears current and relevant Cross-reference: For important facts, use multiple search terms or engines Respect privacy: Use DuckDuckGo for general queries unless specific needs require Google Batch related queries: When researching a topic, create multiple related search terms for deep_research Semantic relevance: Trust the RAG scoring - top results are semantically closest to the query Explain your choice: Briefly mention which tool you're using and why
If a search returns insufficient results: Try rephrasing the query with different keywords Switch to a different backend Increase num_results parameter Use deep_research with multiple related search terms
DuckDuckGo: Privacy-focused, doesn't track users Google: Most comprehensive but tracks searches Recommend DuckDuckGo as default unless user specifically needs Google's coverage
First search may be slower (model loading) Subsequent searches are faster (cached models) More backends = more comprehensive but slower Adjust num_results and top_k based on use case
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