From 655db9b003728d756c7209d5de74f3b94b48b1f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Markus Heiser Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2022 13:05:20 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] [mod] review of the "About SearXNG" page (en) Signed-off-by: Markus Heiser --- searx/infopage/en/about.md | 68 +++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+), 34 deletions(-) diff --git a/searx/infopage/en/about.md b/searx/infopage/en/about.md index d27cc3696..a628da254 100644 --- a/searx/infopage/en/about.md +++ b/searx/infopage/en/about.md @@ -1,71 +1,70 @@ # About SearXNG -SearXNG is a fork from the well-known [searx] [metasearch engine], aggregating -the results of other {{link('search engines', 'preferences')}} while not -storing information about its users. +SearXNG is a [metasearch engine], aggregating the results of other +{{link('search engines', 'preferences')}} while not storing information about +its users. The SearXNG project is driven by a open community, come join us on +Matrix if you have questions or just want to chat about SearXNG: -More about SearXNG… +- [#searxng:matrix.org] -* [SearXNG sources]({{GIT_URL}}) -* [Weblate] +make SearXNG better. +- You can improve SearXNG translations at [Weblate] or +- track development, send contributions and report issues at [SearXNG sources]. +- To get further information visit SearXNG's project documentation at [SearXNG + docs]. ## Why use it? -* SearXNG may not offer you as personalized results as Google, but it doesn't +- SearXNG may not offer you as personalized results as Google, but it doesn't generate a profile about you. - -* SearXNG doesn't care about what you search for, never shares anything with a +- SearXNG doesn't care about what you search for, never shares anything with a third-party, and it can't be used to compromise you. - -* SearXNG is free software, the code is 100% open, and you can help to make it - better. See more on [SearXNG sources]({{GIT_URL}}). +- SearXNG is free software, the code is 100% open, and everyone is welcome to + make it better. If you do care about privacy, want to be a conscious user, or otherwise believe in digital freedom, make SearXNG your default search engine or run it on your own server! -## The technical details—how does it work? - -SearXNG is a [metasearch engine], inspired by the [Seeks project]. It provides -basic privacy by mixing your queries with searches on other platforms without -storing search data. Queries are made using a POST request on every browser -(except Chromium-based browsers). Therefore, they show up in neither our logs, -nor your URL history. In the case of Chromium-based browser users, there is an -exception: SearXNG uses the search bar to perform GET requests. SearXNG can be -added to your browser's search bar; moreover, it can be set as the default -search engine. ## How do I set it as the default search engine? SearXNG supports [OpenSearch]. For more information on changing your default search engine, see your browser's documentation: -* [Firefox] -* [Microsoft Edge] -* Chromium-based browsers [only add websites that the user navigates to without - a path.](https://www.chromium.org/tab-to-search) +- [Firefox] +- [Microsoft Edge] - Behind the link you will also find some useful instructions + for Chrome and Safari. +- [Chromium] - based browsers only add websites that the user navigates to without + a path. -## Where do I find anonymous usage statistics of this instance? -The {{link('stats page', 'stats')}} contains some useful data about the engines -used. +## How does it work? + +SearXNG is a fork from the well-known [searx] [metasearch engine] which was +inspired by the [Seeks project]. It provides basic privacy by mixing your +queries with searches on other platforms without storing search data. SearXNG +can be added to your browser's search bar; moreover, it can be set as the +default search engine. + +The {{link('stats page', 'stats')}} contains some useful anonymous usage +statistics about the engines used. ## How can I make it my own? SearXNG appreciates your concern regarding logs, so take the code from the -[SearXNG project]({{GIT_URL}}) and run it yourself! +[SearXNG sources] and run it yourself! Add your instance to this [list of public instances]({{get_setting('brand.public_instances')}}) to help other people reclaim their privacy and make the internet freer. The more decentralized the internet is, the more freedom we have! -## Where are the docs & code of this instance? - -See the [SearXNG docs]({{get_setting('brand.docs_url')}}) and [SearXNG -sources]({{GIT_URL}}). +[SearXNG sources]: {{GIT_URL}} +[#searxng:matrix.org]: https://matrix.to/#/#searxng:matrix.org +[SearXNG docs]: {{get_setting('brand.docs_url')}} [searx]: https://github.com/searx/searx [metasearch engine]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metasearch_engine [Weblate]: https://weblate.bubu1.eu/projects/searxng/ @@ -73,3 +72,4 @@ sources]({{GIT_URL}}). [OpenSearch]: https://github.com/dewitt/opensearch/blob/master/opensearch-1-1-draft-6.md [Firefox]: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-or-remove-search-engine-firefox [Microsoft Edge]: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028574/microsoft-edge-change-the-default-search-engine +[Chromium]: https://www.chromium.org/tab-to-search