YaCy
Open Source GPL-2.0Decentralized peer-to-peer search engine
Description
YaCy is a fully decentralized search engine based on a peer-to-peer network. Each participant operates their own search node and contributes to a shared index. There is no central server or central authority controlling or monitoring search queries. YaCy is particularly well suited for intranet search and privacy-conscious users.
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Platforms
Web Linux Windows macOS Docker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Google → YaCy
Bing → YaCy
Self-Hosting
YaCy can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#dezentral
#peer-to-peer
#webcrawler
#intranet
#java
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