Stop Using Google. Build THIS Instead!

What if you could search the entire internet… without relying on Google? In this video, we’re taking a look at a powerful self-hosted search aggregator that lets you query multiple search engines at once, all from a single, customizable interface. This isn’t just another meta search tool. It’s modular, extensible, and built for people who want full control over how they search the web. We’ll walk through how to get it up and running with Docker, and then explore what makes it so unique, from custom search engines to plugins and advanced transport options. ⚡ Key Features 🔍 Query multiple search engines at once 🧩 Plugin system (bang commands, slot plugins, sidebar panels) 🔧 Custom search engines & extensions 🌐 Advanced transports (curl, FlareSolverr, custom fetch methods) 🧠 Highly modular and lightweight design 🔒 Privacy-focused alternative to Big Tech search 🛠️ Fully self-hosted and customizable 🧪 What Makes This Different? Unlike traditional aggregators, this project is built around extensibility. You can: Add your own search engines Create plugins that modify results Inject custom panels into your UI Build your own search experience from scratch There’s even a vision for a plugin marketplace, which could take this to another level entirely. ⚠️ Important Note This project is currently in beta, so it’s not recommended for production use just yet, but it’s already incredibly powerful and fun to experiment with. 🐳 What You’ll Learn How to deploy the app using Docker How the search aggregation works How to start customizing your own search experience Why this is a serious alternative to traditional search engines If you're into self-hosting, privacy, or just taking back control of your tools, this is definitely one to check out. Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome to SYNACK Time 1:35 - Skip the chit chat 4:50 - The settings! 13:26 - Time to install! 21:00 - Configuring our DNS 21:45 - On to our Nginx Proxy Manager 22:18 - Locking down our search engine! 28:23 - That's a wrap! Thank you for watching! Resources: degoog github - https://github.com/fccview/degoog SYNACK Time - https://synacktime.com SYNACK Time github - https://github.com/SynAckTime/ Self hosting on a budget - https://youtu.be/Jsv7Gm8Vq9g?si=w7G95wGp7cdYrOcD Selfhost Newsletter - https://selfh.st #selfhosted #opensource #homelab #privacy #degoogle #searchengine #linux #docker #cybersecurity #tech #webdev #infosec #sysadmin #privacytools #openweb #google