This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.
The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/Alternative-Pea-2204 on 2025-07-17 06:27:45+00:00.
After several years of using my little utility myself, I decided to fix it up and publish it.
The required extension for chrome and firefox has not yet made it to their respective web stores, but hopefully will be coming soon. But you can load the extensions manually.
https://github.com/aflin/Self_Hosted_Search_Engine
Here's the description:
Self Hosted Search Engine – Take Control of Your Web Browsing
Please see https://github.com/aflin/Self_Hosted_Search_Engine for setup instructions.
Self Hosted Search Engine is a privacy-focused browser extension that saves the pages you visit to your own personal search engine—completely under your control. Paired with a self-hosted server, it lets you privately index and search any or every page you visit.
Key Features:
- Automatic Page Indexing
As you browse, the extension saves pages you visit to your personal search engine, running on your own server.
- Search Your Own History
Instantly perform full text searches of previously visited web pages using either the browser popup or your server’s web interface.
- Powerful Filtering
Choose which sites to include or exclude. By default, the extension skips banking and major portal sites (like Google, Bing, Yahoo, ChatGPT), which you can fully customize.
- In-Tab Controls
Each page displays a small, collapsible control bar that lets you manually upload pages, pause indexing, or switch modes.
- Manual Mode
Prefer to curate what gets saved? Enable manual mode and index only the pages you choose.
- Advanced Options
Optionally capture YouTube captions or index individual Facebook and Bluesky posts.
- Visual History
Explore your history by date or domain. View a calendar and timeline of visits.
Setup Instructions
Please visit https://github.com/aflin/Self_Hosted_Search_Engine for details on setting up the server and extension.
🛡️ Private by Design
All your data stays with you. The extension communicates only with the server you control, using encrypted connections. No third-party tracking. No cloud syncing. No data is sent to anywhere except your own server.
🖥️ Who It’s For
This extension is perfect for developers, researchers, power users, or anyone who wants to build a searchable, personal archive of their web activity—without relying on external services.