browser-search

Skill · GitHub · ★ 539 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

A skill for AI agents: search the web with SearXNG, browse with Camofox, bypass protections with CloakBrowser. Anti-hallucination by design. Self-hosted, free, unlimited.

No outside reports on file

browser-search fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourceGitHub (Johell1NS/browser-search)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/Johell1NS/browser-search ↗

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About Browser Search

Browser Search is an agent skill focused on Web & browsing and Design & media: A skill for AI agents: search the web with SearXNG, browse with Camofox, bypass protections with CloakBrowser. Anti-hallucination by design. Self-hosted, free, unlimited.

It is hosted on GitHub at Johell1NS/browser-search (538 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this skill. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

bash

git clone https://github.com/Johell1NS/browser-search.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/Johell1NS/browser-search (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

30/100

GitHub stars: 539
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (Johell1NS/browser-search). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Browser Search?

Browser Search does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/Johell1NS/browser-search.

Are there security reports about Browser Search?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Browser Search currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include untrusted web content & prompt injection:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Browser Search actively maintained?

Browser Search has 539 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/Johell1NS/browser-search before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Browser Search?

You can compare Browser Search side by side with other Browser, Search skills in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Browser Search? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Browser Search

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "johell1ns-browser-search"

Share with your security lead

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: browser-search
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/johell1ns-browser-search
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 539 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (Johell1NS/browser-search)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/Johell1NS/browser-search
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: Johell1NS
Source code: github.com/Johell1NS/browser-search
Est. context load: ~70 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 539 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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