89 points by codewizard 5 months ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 5 months ago 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 5 months ago 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 5 months ago 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 5 months 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 5 months ago 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 5 months ago prev next
I love the design of the site. It's clean and easy to use. Good job!
hacker_news_fan 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months ago 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 5 months 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 5 months ago 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 5 months 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 5 months ago next
Python and Flask for the web framework, with SQLite for the database. Thanks for asking!
web_designer 5 months 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 5 months ago 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 5 months 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 5 months ago 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!