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Discover the Magic of SearXNG Service and Empower Your Search Engine API

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In the age of information overload, having a powerful and flexible search tool is like holding a magic key to explore the web. Today, we bring you such a magical key—the SearXNG Service. This TypeScript-based service seamlessly interacts with the SearXNG search engine API, allowing you to perform searches and retrieve results in various formats. Whether you're developing a cool web application or need robust backend search support, the SearXNG Service is your ideal solution.

Why Choose SearXNG Service?

SearXNG Service is more than just a tool; it's your search companion, making your development work more efficient and enjoyable.

  1. Unlimited Customization: Adjust search parameters according to your needs. Choose from various categories, engines, and locales to get precise search results.
  2. Ease of Use: From installation to usage, the entire process is straightforward and hassle-free, allowing you to get started quickly.
  3. Multi-Format Support: Retrieve search results in JSON, CSV, and RSS formats, making your application versatile and adaptable to different scenarios.

Installation and Configuration

One-Click Installation

Install the SearXNG Service with a single command:

npm install searxng
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Configuration Setup

Import and configure the SearXNG Service to start using it:

import { SearxngService, type SearxngServiceConfig } from 'searxng'; const config: SearxngServiceConfig = { baseURL: 'https://your-searxng-instance.com', defaultSearchParams: { format: 'json', lang: 'auto', }, defaultRequestHeaders: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', }, }; const searxngService = new SearxngService(config);
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Types and Parameters

Categories

Choose from a wide range of categories to refine your search results:

export type SearxngCategory = | 'general' | 'web' | 'images' | 'videos' | 'news' | 'music' // Add more categories as needed ;
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Engines and Locales

Select your preferred search engines and locales to customize your search experience:

export type SearxngEngine = | 'google' | 'bing' | 'duckduckgo' // Add more engines ; export type SearxngLocale = | 'en' | 'es' | 'fr' // Add more locales ;
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Methods

Use the search method to start your exploration journey:

async search( input: string, params?: Partial<SearxngSearchParameters>, ): Promise<SearxngSearchResults>
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Example: Basic Search

Perform a simple search to see the power of the magic key:

async function performSearch() { try { const results = await searxngService.search('example query'); console.log(results); } catch (error) { console.error('Search failed:', error); } } performSearch();
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Example: Search with Parameters

Perform a more refined search with additional parameters:

async function performSearchWithParams() { const searchParams = { categories: ['general', 'web'], engines: ['google', 'bing'], lang: 'en', pageno: 2, time_range: 'month', format: 'json', }; try { const results = await searxngService.search('example query', searchParams); console.log(results); } catch (error) { console.error('Search failed:', error); } } performSearchWithParams();
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Conclusion

SearXNG Service is more than just a tool; it's your search magic wand, making complex searches simple and fun. Whether you're a developer or a tech enthusiast, SearXNG Service can help you achieve more powerful search capabilities. Install the SearXNG Service today and start your magical search journey!

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