# Local Search Pro

> Free Brave API alternative for OpenClaw. Completely FREE web search. No API key required. Secure localhost-only deployment. Supports hidden --dev flag for local development.

- Skill: `dvcrn/local-search-pro` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dvcrn/local-search-pro`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dvcrn/local-search-pro/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: dvcrn (https://skillmd.com/u/dvcrn)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dvcrn/local-search-pro

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# 💰 Free & Secure Brave API Alternative

local-search-pro provides a **100% FREE and secure** replacement for OpenClaw's built-in web_search.

✅ No Brave API key  
✅ No $5/month cost  
✅ Localhost-only deployment  
✅ Limiter enabled  
✅ Safe search enabled  

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## Dev Mode

Advanced users can run:

python scripts/install.py --dev

This disables limiter and safe_search for local development only.

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## Security Model

- Docker container binds to **127.0.0.1 only**
- Request limiter enabled by default
- Safe search enabled by default
- No public exposure
- No global config modifications

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This skill does not modify global OpenClaw configuration.