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diff --git a/searx/infopage/en/about.md b/searx/infopage/en/about.md index b868813a3..486b26175 100644 --- a/searx/infopage/en/about.md +++ b/searx/infopage/en/about.md @@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ 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 an open community, come join us on Matrix if +The SearXNG project is driven by an open community. Come join us on Matrix if you have questions or just want to chat about SearXNG at [#searxng:matrix.org] -Make SearXNG better. +Make SearXNG better: - You can improve SearXNG translations at [Weblate], or... - Track development, send contributions, and report issues at [SearXNG sources]. @@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ Make SearXNG better. - 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 - third-party, and it can't be used to compromise you. -- SearXNG is free software, the code is 100% open, and everyone is welcome to + third-party, and can't be used to compromise you. +- 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 @@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ search engine, see your browser's documentation: When adding a search engine, there must be no duplicates with the same name. If you encounter a problem where you cannot add the search engine, you can either: -- remove the duplicate (default name: SearXNG) or -- contact the owner to give the instance a different name than the default. +- Remove the duplicate (default name: SearXNG) or +- Contact the owner to give the instance a different name from the default. ## How does it work? -SearXNG is a fork from the well-known [searx] [metasearch engine] which was +SearXNG is a fork of 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 diff --git a/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md b/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md index ea6663337..e162d16c7 100644 --- a/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md +++ b/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md @@ -1,64 +1,64 @@ # Search syntax -SearXNG comes with a search syntax by with you can modify the categories, -engines, languages and more. See the {{link('preferences', 'preferences')}} for -the list of engines, categories and languages. +SearXNG comes with a search syntax by which you can modify the categories, +engines, languages, and more. See the {{link('preferences', 'preferences')}} for +the list of engines, categories, and languages. -## `!` select engine and category +## `!` Select engine and category -To set category and/or engine names use a `!` prefix. To give a few examples: +To set category and/or engine names, use a `!` prefix. To give a few examples: -- search in Wikipedia for **paris** +- Search Wikipedia for **paris**: - {{search('!wp paris')}} - {{search('!wikipedia paris')}} -- search in category **map** for **paris** +- Search in category **map** for **paris**: - {{search('!map paris')}} -- image search +- Image search - {{search('!images Wau Holland')}} Abbreviations of the engines and languages are also accepted. Engine/category -modifiers are chain able and inclusive. E.g. with {{search('!map !ddg !wp -paris')}} search in map category and DuckDuckGo and Wikipedia for **paris**. +modifiers are chainable and inclusive. For example, {{search('!map !ddg !wp +paris')}} searches in the map category and searches DuckDuckGo and Wikipedia for **paris**. -## `:` select language +## `:` Select language -To select language filter use a `:` prefix. To give an example: +To select a language filter use a `:` prefix. To give an example: -- search Wikipedia by a custom language +- Search Wikipedia with a custom language: - {{search(':fr !wp Wau Holland')}} -## `!!<bang>` external bangs +## `!!<bang>` External bangs SearXNG supports the external bangs from [DuckDuckGo]. To directly jump to a external search page use the `!!` prefix. To give an example: -- search Wikipedia by a custom language +- Search Wikipedia with a custom language: - {{search('!!wfr Wau Holland')}} -Please note, your search will be performed directly in the external search -engine, SearXNG cannot protect your privacy on this. +Please note that your search will be performed directly in the external search +engine. SearXNG cannot protect your privacy with this. [DuckDuckGo]: https://duckduckgo.com/bang ## `!!` automatic redirect -When mentioning `!!` within the search query (separated by spaces), you will +When including `!!` within your search query (separated by spaces), you will automatically be redirected to the first result. This behavior is comparable to the "Feeling Lucky" feature from DuckDuckGo. To give an example: -- search for a query and get redirected to the first result +- Search for a query and get redirected to the first result - {{search('!! Wau Holland')}} -Please keep in mind that the result you are being redirected to can't become -verified for being trustworthy, SearXNG cannot protect your personal privacy +Please keep in mind that the result you are being redirected to can't be +verified for trustworthiness and SearXNG cannot protect your personal privacy when using this feature. Use it at your own risk. ## Special Queries @@ -66,19 +66,19 @@ when using this feature. Use it at your own risk. In the {{link('preferences', 'preferences')}} page you find keywords for _special queries_. To give a few examples: -- generate a random UUID +- Generate a random UUID - {{search('random uuid')}} -- find the average +- Find the average - {{search('avg 123 548 2.04 24.2')}} -- show _user agent_ of your browser (needs to be activated) +- Show the _user agent_ of your browser (needs to be activated) - {{search('user-agent')}} -- convert strings to different hash digests (needs to be activated) +- Convert strings to different hash digests (needs to be activated) - {{search('md5 lorem ipsum')}} - {{search('sha512 lorem ipsum')}} |