DuckDuckGo Integration
Everruns integrates with DuckDuckGo to provide instant answers via the DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API. Agents can look up facts, definitions, topic summaries (from Wikipedia and other sources), and related topics — all without an API key.
What You Get
Section titled “What You Get”- Instant Answers: Direct answers for calculations, IP lookups, conversions, and more
- Topic Abstracts: Wikipedia-style summaries for well-known topics
- Definitions: Dictionary definitions from Wiktionary and other sources
- Related Topics: Links to related topics for deeper exploration
- No API Key Required: The DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API is completely free
Quick Start
Section titled “Quick Start”1. No Setup Needed
Section titled “1. No Setup Needed”Unlike other integrations, DuckDuckGo requires no API key or configuration. The DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API is free and public.
2. Enable the Capability
Section titled “2. Enable the Capability”Add the duckduckgo capability to your agent or harness configuration. In dev mode, it’s available as an experimental capability.
3. Use in Sessions
Section titled “3. Use in Sessions”Agents with the DuckDuckGo capability can use this tool:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
duckduckgo_search | Get instant answers, abstracts, definitions, and related topics |
Parameters
Section titled “Parameters”| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | Yes | Search query |
no_html | boolean | No | Strip HTML from result text (default: true) |
Response Fields
Section titled “Response Fields”The tool returns a JSON object with available fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
query | The original query |
type | Response type: article, disambiguation, category, name, exclusive, or nothing |
heading | Topic heading |
abstract | { text, source, url } — topic summary |
answer | { text, type } — direct answer (calculations, etc.) |
definition | { text, source, url } — dictionary definition |
related_topics | Array of { text, url } — related topics (max 10) |
results | Array of { text, url } — official/direct results |
Only non-empty fields are included in the response.
When to Use DuckDuckGo vs Brave Search
Section titled “When to Use DuckDuckGo vs Brave Search”| Use Case | DuckDuckGo | Brave Search |
|---|---|---|
| Quick facts and definitions | ✅ Best choice | Works but slower |
| Wikipedia-style summaries | ✅ Best choice | Not available |
| Calculations and conversions | ✅ Direct answers | Not available |
| Full web search results | ❌ Not available | ✅ Best choice |
| Current news and articles | ❌ Limited | ✅ Best choice |
| API key required | No | Yes |
Both capabilities can be enabled simultaneously — the agent will choose the right tool based on the task.
Security
Section titled “Security”- No secrets: No API key or credentials to manage
- Read-only: The API only returns information, no write operations
- Privacy: DuckDuckGo does not track searches
Status
Section titled “Status”Experimental — available in dev mode only. This capability may change in future releases.