From 954b4bf89ac09525d2f29d06db906aeedc7c408c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ItzCrazyKns Date: Sat, 11 May 2024 12:14:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] feat(readme): add search engine guide --- README.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index bb8f1dd..be16cc1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ - [Getting Started with Docker (Recommended)](#getting-started-with-docker-recommended) - [Non-Docker Installation](#non-docker-installation) - [Ollama connection errors](#ollama-connection-errors) +- [Using as a Search Engine](#using-as-a-search-engine) - [One-Click Deployment](#one-click-deployment) - [Upcoming Features](#upcoming-features) - [Support Us](#support-us) @@ -104,6 +105,15 @@ On Linux: `http://private_ip_of_computer_hosting_ollama:11434` You need to edit the ports accordingly. +## Using as a Search Engine + +If you wish to use Perplexica as an alternative to traditional search engines like Google or Bing, or if you want to add a shortcut for quick access from your browser's search bar, follow these steps: + +1. Open your browser's settings. +2. Navigate to the 'Search Engines' section. +3. Add a new site search with the following URL: `http://localhost:3000/?q=%s`. Replace `localhost` with your IP address or domain name, and `3000` with the port number if Perplexica is not hosted locally. +4. Click the add button. Now, you can use Perplexica directly from your browser's search bar. + ## One-Click Deployment [![Deploy to RepoCloud](https://d16t0pc4846x52.cloudfront.net/deploylobe.svg)](https://repocloud.io/details/?app_id=267)