web-search-plus-plugin 1.1.4 → 1.1.6

package/README.md

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-# web-search-plus-plugin — OpenClaw Plugin
+# 🔍 web-search-plus-plugin
 
-A standalone OpenClaw plugin that exposes `web_search_plus` as a native tool with multi-provider routing.
+**Multi-provider web search as a native OpenClaw tool.**
 
-It bundles its own Python backend script and supports:
-- **Serper (Google)** — best for factual/shopping queries
-- **Tavily** — best for research & analysis
-- **Exa (Neural)** — best for discovery & semantic search
-- **Perplexity** — AI-synthesized answers with citations
-- **You.com** — real-time web + RAG
-- **SearXNG** — self-hosted privacy-first search
+A standalone OpenClaw plugin that registers `web_search_plus` as a first-class tool with intelligent auto-routing. No skill dependency needed — install, configure, and go.
 
-The tool auto-routes queries by intent or you can force a specific provider.
+## ✨ Features
 
-## What it does
+- **Intelligent auto-routing** — analyzes query intent and picks the best provider automatically
+- **6 search providers** — use one or all, graceful fallback if any is down
+- **Local result caching** — saves API costs on repeated queries
+- **Interactive setup wizard** — guided configuration via `python3 scripts/setup.py`
+- **Native OpenClaw tool** — registers as `web_search_plus`, not a skill
 
-- Registers native tool: `web_search_plus`
-- Runs bundled script at `scripts/search.py`
-- Supports:
-  - `query` (required)
-  - `provider` (`serper` | `tavily` | `exa` | `perplexity` | `you` | `searxng` | `auto`)
-  - `count` (result count)
+## 🔎 Supported Providers
 
-## Installation
+| Provider | Best for | Free tier |
+|----------|----------|-----------|
+| **Serper** (Google) | Facts, news, shopping, local businesses | 2,500 queries/month |
+| **Tavily** | Deep research, analysis, explanations | 1,000 queries/month |
+| **Exa** (Neural) | Semantic discovery, finding similar content | 1,000 queries/month |
+| **Perplexity** | AI-synthesized answers with citations | Via API key |
+| **You.com** | Real-time RAG, LLM-ready snippets | Limited free tier |
+| **SearXNG** | Privacy-first, self-hosted, $0 cost | Free (self-hosted) |
 
-Add plugin path to `plugins.load.paths` and enable in `plugins.entries`.
+## 🧠 Auto-Routing Examples
 
-### Example OpenClaw config snippet
+The plugin analyzes your query and picks the best provider:
+
+| Query | Routed to | Why |
+|-------|-----------|-----|
+| "iPhone 16 Pro price" | Serper | Shopping intent detected |
+| "how does TCP/IP work" | Tavily | Research/explanation intent |
+| "companies like Stripe" | Exa | Discovery/semantic intent |
+| "what is quantum computing" | Perplexity | Direct answer intent |
+| "latest news AI regulation" | Serper | News intent |
+
+You can always override with `provider: "tavily"` (or any other) to force a specific provider.
+
+## 📦 Installation
+
+### Option 1: npm
+
+```bash
+npm install web-search-plus-plugin
+```
+
+### Option 2: Clone
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/robbyczgw-cla/web-search-plus-plugin.git
+```
+
+### Configure API Keys
+
+```bash
+cp .env.template .env
+# Edit .env and add your API keys (at least one required)
+```
+
+### Add to OpenClaw Config
 
 ```json
 {
   "plugins": {
     "load": {
       "paths": [
-        "/path/to/web-search-plus-plugin"
+        "./node_modules/web-search-plus-plugin"
       ]
     },
-    "entries": [
-      {
-        "id": "web-search-plus-plugin",
+    "entries": {
+      "web-search-plus-plugin": {
         "enabled": true
       }
-    ]
+    }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-## Environment variables
+Restart your gateway after adding the plugin.
 
-Copy `.env.template` to `.env` and add your API keys.
+## 🔑 Environment Variables
 
-At least one provider key is required:
-- `SERPER_API_KEY` — [console.serper.dev](https://console.serper.dev)
-- `TAVILY_API_KEY` — [tavily.com](https://tavily.com)
-- `EXA_API_KEY` — [exa.ai](https://exa.ai)
-- `KILOCODE_API_KEY` or `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` — [perplexity.ai](https://docs.perplexity.ai) (optional, also works via [Kilo Gateway](https://kilocode.ai))
-- `YOU_API_KEY` — [you.com/api](https://you.com/api) (optional)
-- `SEARXNG_URL` — your SearXNG instance URL (optional, self-hosted)
+Copy `.env.template` to `.env` and add at least one API key:
 
-## Enable for an agent
+| Variable | Provider | Sign up |
+|----------|----------|---------|
+| `SERPER_API_KEY` | Serper (Google) | [console.serper.dev](https://console.serper.dev) |
+| `TAVILY_API_KEY` | Tavily | [tavily.com](https://tavily.com) |
+| `EXA_API_KEY` | Exa | [exa.ai](https://exa.ai) |
+| `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` | Perplexity | [perplexity.ai](https://docs.perplexity.ai) |
+| `KILOCODE_API_KEY` | Perplexity via Kilo | [kilocode.ai](https://kilocode.ai) |
+| `YOU_API_KEY` | You.com | [you.com/api](https://you.com/api) |
+| `SEARXNG_URL` | SearXNG (self-hosted) | [docs.searxng.org](https://docs.searxng.org) |
 
-Allow the tool in agent config:
+## 🤖 Enable for an Agent
+
+Allow the tool in your agent config:
 
 ```json
 {
   "agents": {
-    "my-agent": {
-      "tools": {
-        "allow": [
-          "web_search_plus"
-        ]
+    "list": [
+      {
+        "name": "my-agent",
+        "tools": {
+          "allow": ["web_search_plus"]
+        }
       }
-    }
+    ]
   }
 }
 ```
 
-## Notes
+## 🛠️ Tool Parameters
+
+The registered `web_search_plus` tool accepts:
+
+| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
+|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
+| `query` | string | ✅ | Search query |
+| `provider` | string | ❌ | Force a provider: `serper`, `tavily`, `exa`, `perplexity`, `you`, `searxng`, or `auto` (default) |
+| `count` | number | ❌ | Number of results (default: 5) |
+
+## 🧪 Test Directly
+
+You can test the search script standalone:
+
+```bash
+# Auto-route
+python3 scripts/search.py -q "your query here"
+
+# Force a specific provider
+python3 scripts/search.py -q "your query" -p tavily
+
+# More results
+python3 scripts/search.py -q "your query" --max-results 10
+```
+
+## ❓ FAQ
+
+### Do I need all 6 providers?
+No. The plugin works with just one API key. Configure whichever providers you have — the auto-router will use what's available and skip what's not.
+
+### What's the difference between this plugin and the `web-search-plus` skill?
+The **plugin** registers a native tool that any agent can use directly. The **skill** provides a SKILL.md with instructions for the agent. Both use the same search backend. Use the plugin for cleaner integration — it's the recommended approach.
+
+### Do I need Python?
+Yes, Python 3 is required. The search logic runs as a Python script. Most Linux servers and macOS have Python 3 pre-installed.
+
+### How does auto-routing work?
+The router scores each provider based on query signals — keywords like "price" or "buy" boost Serper, research-oriented queries boost Tavily, semantic/discovery queries boost Exa, and direct questions boost Perplexity. The highest-scoring provider wins.
+
+### Does it cache results?
+Yes. Results are cached locally in a `.cache/` directory inside the plugin folder. Identical queries return cached results instantly and don't consume API credits. Cache is file-based and survives restarts.
+
+### Can I use Perplexity through Kilo Gateway?
+Yes. Set `KILOCODE_API_KEY` in your `.env` — the plugin routes Perplexity requests through the Kilo Gateway automatically. You can also use a direct `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY`.
+
+### What about SearXNG?
+SearXNG is a self-hosted meta search engine that aggregates 70+ sources. It's free but requires your own instance. The plugin validates the instance URL on setup and includes SSRF protection for security.
+
+### Does it work in sandboxed agents?
+Yes, as long as the tool is allowed in the agent's tool config. The plugin runs on the host alongside the gateway.
+
+## 📋 Requirements
+
+- **OpenClaw** gateway (any recent version)
+- **Python 3** (3.8+)
+- At least **one API key** from a supported provider
+
+## 📄 License
+
+MIT
+
+## 👤 Maintainer
 
-- Plugin resolves the script path relative to the plugin directory.
-- No dependency on external skill paths.
-- Publishable as a standalone plugin repository.
+**robbyczgw-cla** — [GitHub](https://github.com/robbyczgw-cla)

package/package.json

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 {
   "name": "web-search-plus-plugin",
-  "version": "1.1.4",
+  "version": "1.1.6",
   "description": "OpenClaw plugin: multi-provider web search (Serper/Google, Tavily, Exa, Perplexity) as native tool",
   "type": "module",
   "main": "index.ts",