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@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@ # sear.c -**not implemented! check back again in a couple of days (:** - -sear.c is used as a lightweight replacement for [SearX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Searx) that proxies and caches search results from -the Google web search engine. The main advantages over SearX are speed and simplicity. +sear.c is used as a lightweight replacement for [SearX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Searx) that proxies and caches search results +from the Google web search engine. The main advantages over SearX are speed and simplicity. ## instructions for debian and ubuntu systems @@ -31,6 +29,14 @@ make prepare make ``` +## instructions + +* run the daemon - it starts listening on HTTP port 7327 (remember it by picturing phone keyboard buttons with letters SEAR (; ) +* optional: create a reverse proxy for HTTPS +* navigate to [http://localhost:7327](http://localhost:7327) and do a couple of searches to see if everything works +* the horseshoe button redirects directly to the first result without wasting time on the results page. use if you feel lucky. (BP) +* check logs by navigating to /logs.html + ## a word about public instances It's not recommended to run a public instance of sear.c yet, as google likes to prevent spam by using a captcha. |