websurfx/README.md

<h1 align="center">Websurfx</h1> 
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<i> A lightning-fast, privacy-respecting, secure <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metasearch_engine">meta search engine</a> (pronounced as websurface or web-surface /wɛbˈsɜːrfəs/.) written in Rust. It provides a fast and secure search experience while respecting user privacy.</i>
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# Table of Contents

-   [Features](#features)
-   [Preview](#preview)
    -   [Main Page](#main-page)
    -   [Search Page](#search-page)
    -   [404 Error Page](#404-error-page)
-   [Installation and Testing](#installation-and-testing)
-   [More Contributers Wanted](#more-contributers-wanted)
-   [FAQ - (Frequently Asked
    Questions)](#faq-frequently-asked-questions)
    -   [Why Websurfx?](#why-websurfx)
    -   [Why AGPLv3?](#why-agplv3)
    -   [Why Rust?](#why-rust)
-   [Contributing](#contributing)
    -   [Not a developer but still want to
        contribute](#not-a-developer-but-still-want-to-contribute)
    -   [Developer](#developer)
-   [License](#license)
-   [Credits](#credits)

# Features

-   Proper NSFW blocking
-   High level customizability with 9 colorchemes provided by default
    with a simple theme, also supporting creation of your custom themes
    and colorschemes very quickly and easily
-   Advanced image search
-   Fast, private and secure
-   100% free and open source
-   and lots more...

# Preview

## Main Page

```{=html}
<img align="center" src="./images/main_page.png" />
```
## Search Page

```{=html}
<img align="center" src="./images/search_page.png" />
```
## 404 Error Page

```{=html}
<img align="center" src="./images/404_error_page.png" />
```
# Installation and Testing

To get started with Websurfx, clone the repository, edit the config file
which is located in the `websurfx`{.verbatim} directory and install
redis server by following the instructions located
[here](https://redis.io/docs/getting-started/) and then run the websurfx
server and redis server using the following commands:

``` shell
git clone https://github.com/neon-mmd/websurfx.git
cd websurfx
cargo build
redis-server -p 8082 &
./target/debug/websurfx
```

If you want to use the rolling/edge branch, run the following commands
instead:

``` shell
git clone https://github.com/neon-mmd/websurfx.git
cd websurfx
git checkout rolling
cargo build
redis-server -p 8082 &
./target/debug/websurfx
```

Once you have started the server, open your preferred web browser and
navigate to <http://127.0.0.1:8080> to start using Websurfx.

**Important Note:** Please be aware that the project is still in the
testing phase and is not ready for production use.

# Configuration

Websurfx is configured through the config.lua file, located at
`websurfx/config.lua`{.verbatim}.

# Theming

Websurfx comes with several themes and colorschemes by default which you
can apply and edit through the config file. Support for custom themes
and colorschemes using css and develop your own unique-looking website.

# More Contributers Wanted

We are looking for more willing contributors to help grow this project.
For more information on how you can contribute, check out the [project
board](https://github.com/neon-mmd/websurfx/projects?query=is%3Aopen)
and the [CONTRIBUTING.org](CONTRIBUTING.org) file for guidelines and
rules for making contributions.

# FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

## Why Websurfx?

The main goal of the Websurfx project is to provide a fast, secure, and
privacy-focused [meta search
engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metasearch_engine). While there
are many meta search engines available, they do not always guarantee the
security of their search engine, which is essential for ensuring
privacy. For example, memory vulnerabilities can leak private or
sensitive information, which is never good. Websurfx is written in Rust,
which guarantees memory safety and eliminates such problems. Many meta
search engines also lack key features such as advanced image search,
which is required by many graphic designers, content creators, and
others. Websurfx aims to provide these features and others, such as
proper NSFW blocking, to improve the user experience.

## Why AGPLv3?

Websurfx is released under the **AGPLv3** license to ensure that the
source code remains open and transparent. This helps to prevent the
inclusion of spyware, telemetry, or other malicious code in the project.
**AGPLv3** is a strong copyleft license that ensures the source code of
the software remains open and available to everyone, including any
modifications or improvements made to the code.

## Why Rust?

Rust was chosen as the programming language for Websurfx due to its
memory safety features, which can help prevent vulnerabilities and make
the codebase more secure. Rust is also faster than C++, which helps to
make Websurfx fast and responsive. In addition, Rust\'s ownership and
borrowing system allows for safe concurrency and thread safety in the
codebase.

# Contributing

Contributions are welcome from anyone. It doesn\'t matter who you are;
you can still contribute to the project in your way.

## Not a developer but still want to contribute?

Check out this [video](https://youtu.be/FccdqCucVSI) by Mr. Nick on how
to contribute.

## Developer

If you are a developer, have a look at the
[CONTRIBUTING.org](CONTRIBUTING.org) document for more information.

# License

Websurfx is available under the [AGPLv3](LICENSE) license.

# Credits

We would like to thank the following people for their contributions and
support:

<a href="https://github.com/neon-mmd/websurfx/graphs/contributors">
<img src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=neon-mmd/websurfx" />
</a>
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<a href="https://github.com/neon-mmd/websurfx">
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<i>Thank you for Visiting</i>
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