searxng_search

Run a metasearch query via SearXNG and return the top results. SearXNG aggregates answers from multiple engines (Google, DuckDuckGo, Wikipedia, etc.) without tracking.

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/kh0pper-crow/searxng-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What searxng_search does on Crow

AI agents call searxng_search to retrieve information from Crow without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why searxng_search is rated Low

The searxng_search tool retrieves and queries search results from multiple sources without side effects. This is a pure read operation that retrieves publicly available information. While search results could theoretically be misused to gather sensitive information, the tool itself only performs lookup/retrieval. The privacy-focused nature (mentioned: 'without tracking') further mitigates risk.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a 'metasearch query' that 'return[s] the top results' from aggregated search engines. No modification, deletion, or execution capabilities are described.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs searxng_search safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Crow, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For searxng_search, this is the rule to start with:

searxng_search Allowed

searxng_search is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "searxng_search": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Crow, apply this rule, and every searxng_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about searxng_search

What does the searxng_search tool do? +

Run a metasearch query via SearXNG and return the top results. SearXNG aggregates answers from multiple engines (Google, DuckDuckGo, Wikipedia, etc.) without tracking. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on searxng_search? +

Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for searxng_search: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Crow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is searxng_search? +

searxng_search is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit searxng_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the searxng_search rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block searxng_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for searxng_search. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides searxng_search? +

searxng_search is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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