SearXNG Local

This skill is primarily a how-to for running a local SearXNG instance. Before following it, consider: - Install requirements: the guide assumes Docker (and docker compose), curl, jq, and a POSIX shell (sed). The skill metadata does not list these — ensure they are available on your machine. - Secrets: replace the example secret_key with a strong, random secret and store settings securely; do not leave 'change-me-to-random-string' in production. - Network exposure: the example binds SearXNG to 0.0.0.0 and maps port 8080. If you run this on a machine exposed to a network (VPS, cloud instance, or a machine on a public LAN), restrict access via firewall, use a reverse proxy with TLS and authentication, or bind to localhost only if you don't need remote access. - Image pinning & updates: the instructions use searxng/searxng:latest — consider pinning to a specific release digest or tag to reduce supply-chain risk and plan for updates. - API safety: JSON search endpoints return results from external engines; avoid exposing the API publicly without access controls. - Verify sources: the instructions reference the official Docker image name, but confirm the image origin and review upstream docs if you need stricter security. If you follow these precautions, the instructions are coherent and suitable for self-hosting a privacy-respecting search proxy.