Ask HN: Custom search engine for website?

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I was wondering what the current state of custom search is right now (creating search engines for specific websites and data sets). There's Google CSE, Solr, ElasticSearch, and what else?

If I wanted to create a search engine for a medium-sized website, what would my options be?

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There's Algolia https://www.algolia.com/

This is what HN uses for search.

not sure it's official. http://hn.algolia.com/

It is official. Algolia was funded by YC and when I've contacted YC with requests for HN data I've been referred to Algolia.

There is also the firebase api for data.

I'm in the same boat. There does seem to be a gap in offerings. I'm looking for a solution for a static site, not cataloging of databases.

I was using searchpath.io, but developer announced he was winding it down. I was paying $75/yr. Loved it - simple, clean, pretty good results. I would pay more, but not as much as some of the major offerings. I am sure they are worth what they do, I just don't need that level of complexity.

What's your contact? I might have something you can test.

Added email to profile. Thanks.

Google CSE is not an option any longer:

On April 1st, 2017, Google will discontinue the sales of Google Site Search, the paid version of Custom Search Engine. All new purchases and renewals must take place before this date. This product will be completely shut down by April 1st, 2018. This note does not affect Custom Search Engine.

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