Yacy is a distributed search engine that anyone can use to set up their own search portal. It is designed to be free of censorship and capable of providing fast and reliable results. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Yacy on Kali Linux Latest.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Open a terminal window and enter the following command to download Yacy:
wget https://github.com/yacy/yacy_search_server/releases/download/v1.922/ yacy_v1.922_20201006_9000.tar.gz
This will download the latest version of Yacy on your system.
Next, extract the tarball you just downloaded by running the following command:
tar -zxvf yacy_v1.922_20201006_9000.tar.gz
This will create a new directory named yacy_v1.922_20201006_9000/ in your working directory.
Enter the following command to start the Yacy server:
cd yacy_v1.922_20201006_9000/
./startYACY.sh
This will start the Yacy server on your local machine. To check the status of your server, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8090/.
Once your Yacy server is up and running, you can configure it by clicking on the "Settings" button on the main page. This will take you to a web interface for Yacy where you can customize settings, such as the search filters, languages, and more.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Yacy on Kali Linux Latest. With Yacy, you can now set up your own search portal and enjoy fast and reliable search results.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
