"When you run a search via google.com, that search not only goes through the Google servers, but it also places AI answers front and center. That centralized service means Google is in complete control of your searches. What if you could instead use a decentralized server that runs across many devices, each of which is private and not under the control of a single organization? That's YaCy."
"The reason I chose the Docker deployment was that I'd rather not have the YaCy service running on any of my desktops or laptops. Instead, I'd rather have a dedicated server (via a virtual machine) for the search engine so it gets more power and the service has limited (if any) access to the stored data on my main machines."
YaCy is a free, decentralized search engine that runs across multiple devices and can be self-installed locally on Linux, macOS, and Windows. YaCy does not collect personalized data, has no phoning-home integration, and does not use cookies (though linked services may). Installation options include downloading an executable binary or deploying via Docker or a virtual machine for a dedicated server. Docker deployment isolates the service from daily desktops, gives more power, and limits access to stored data on main machines. YaCy delivers promising search results and provides an alternative to centralized search services that place AI answers front and center.
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