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Fix Web Search with Free SearXNG - 2026-06-21

Leonard, configure free web search (no paid credits):

1. Quick setup: export SEARXNG_URL="https://searx.be" # public instance

2. Configure Hermes: hermes tools # choose SearXNG for search_backend

   or in ~/.hermes/config.yaml: web: search_backend: searxng

3. Test it with a search (e.g. Placerville weather).

4. Update the daily-brief-7am-pacific cron.

Polling is disabled. Process this now and confirm.

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