Searx is an open-source metasearch engine designed to respect user privacy by not tracking or profiling its users. It aggregates results from over 70 different search services and offers a secure, self-hosted search option that can be run over Tor for enhanced anonymity.
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Welcome to searx — Searx Documentation (Searx-1.1.0.tex)
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Key Features
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- Privacy-focused: Searx does not track users or create profiles, ensuring privacy and anonymity in searches.\n
- Self-hosted: Users have the option to host Searx on their own servers, giving them full control over their search engine.\n
- Extensive Search Engine Integration: With about 70 supported search engines, Searx provides comprehensive search results from various sources.\n
- No Default Use of Cookies: Searx uses no cookies by default, further protecting user privacy.\n
- Encrypted Connections: All connections through Searx are secure and encrypted using HTTPS/SSL.\n
- Digital Rights Support: Hosted by organizations that promote digital rights, using Searx supports a broader movement for internet privacy.\n
- Tor Support: Can be used over Tor network to offer online anonymity.\n
- User-friendly Interface: Easy integration and setup with any existing search engine infrastructure.\n
- Customizable: Users can customize the search engine according to their preferences and needs.\n
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Searx Screenshots
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Suggested Developer Use Cases
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- Create a private search portal for client projects that require confidentiality and data security.\n
- Incorporate Searx into a larger ecosystem of privacy-focused tools offered as a service to privacy-conscious consumers.\n
- Enhance an existing application by integrating Searx's aggregated search capabilities without the need to develop custom search solutions.\n
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| Stars | Last commit | Project status |
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| Star | Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 🌟 Stale |
