search.news

Query a self-hosted SearXNG instance for recent news headlines with freshness filters.

126|11|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HybridAIOne/hybridclaw --skill search-news
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search.news
Source: https://github.com/HybridAIOne/hybridclaw/tree/main/skills/search.news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HybridAIOne/hybridclaw --skill search-news

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

search.news helps you find recent, time-sensitive news and headlines without relying on hosted news providers, keeping the research path inside your configured self-hosted SearXNG.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SearXNG News Search: Searches recent news reporting and headlines using SearXNG with the appropriate news category.
  • Recency-Aware Reporting: Supports freshness windows like day or week when the user requests latest updates.
  • Safer Evidence Handling: Recommends using web fetching after search before making factual claims beyond returned snippets.

Quick Start

Ask: "Search for the latest AI security news from the past week and summarize the most relevant headlines with links."

Frequently Asked Questions about search.news

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find recent news headlines using a self-hosted SearXNG instance?▼

To find recent news headlines using a self-hosted SearXNG instance, this Skill queries your configured instance using web_search with provider set to searxng and categories set to news. It applies optional freshness and locale filters to return time-sensitive source discoveries.

Can I filter SearXNG news search results by freshness or locale?▼

Yes, you can filter SearXNG news search results by freshness or locale. The Skill sets a freshness window like day or week when requested, and limits count, country, and language to match your explicit or implied needs for current developments.

Do I need to fetch web pages after searching for news with SearXNG?▼

Yes, you need to fetch web pages after searching for news with SearXNG. The Skill recommends performing web_fetch before making factual claims that go beyond the returned snippets, ensuring safer evidence handling for your research.

What is the best way to get time-sensitive source discovery without hosted news providers?▼

The best way to get time-sensitive source discovery without hosted news providers is querying a configured self-hosted SearXNG instance for news-category results. This keeps the entire research path inside your own infrastructure.

Does SearXNG news search support fetching current developments from specific countries?▼

SearXNG news search supports fetching current developments from specific countries by limiting the country and language parameters to your explicit or implied needs during the web_search query, returning relevant localized reporting.