What this skill does
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.
Local Rag Search is part of the Research & Knowledge category — research and knowledge skills that gather, search, and summarize information. You can install it on its own or alongside other research & knowledge skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install Local Rag Search
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
local-rag-searchand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Local Rag Search with a single command:
openclaw skills add local-rag-search
This pulls local-rag-search from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/local-rag-search/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use Local Rag Search
Once installed, Local Rag Search activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
local-rag-search-0.1.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/local-rag-search/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Local Rag Search?
Install Local Rag Search in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for local-rag-search, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add local-rag-search. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/local-rag-search/.
Is Local Rag Search free?
Yes. Local Rag Search is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does Local Rag Search do?
Efficiently perform web searches using the mcp-local-rag server with semantic similarity ranking.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models