🔥 Inferno Search Engine

A privacy-first search engine with a futuristic dark theme that burns through the web. Built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and powered by SerpAPI.

✨ Features

• Privacy First: No tracking, no data collection, no cookies
• Futuristic UI: Dark theme with fiery animations and effects
• Fast Search: Powered by SerpAPI for reliable search results
• No Captchas: Clean search experience without interruptions
• Responsive Design: Works perfectly on all devices
• Safe Search: Built-in safe search enabled by default

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• SerpAPI account (free tier available)

Setup

1. Clone the repository (or use this project)

2. Install dependencies:

   bun install

3. Get your SerpAPI key:

   • Visit SerpAPI
   • Sign up for a free account (100 searches/month)
   • Copy your API key

4. Configure environment:

   • Rename .env.local or create it with:

   SERPAPI_KEY=your_actual_serpapi_key_here

5. Start the development server:

   bun dev

6. Visit http://localhost:3000 and start searching!

🔧 Configuration

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Required
SERPAPI_KEY	Your SerpAPI key	Yes

Search Parameters

The search engine is configured with:

• Engine: Google
• Results per page: 10
• Safe search: Active
• Default location: United States
• Language: English

🎨 Design Features

• Animated flame icons with pulse effects
• Gradient backgrounds with fiery colors
• Backdrop blur effects for modern aesthetics
• Custom scrollbars with red-orange gradients
• Hover animations on search results
• Loading states with spinning indicators

🔒 Privacy Features

• No tracking scripts or analytics
• No data storage on our servers
• Minimal data transfer - only essential search data
• Secure API calls through server-side proxy
• No user identification or session tracking

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 with App Router
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom animations
• Icons: Lucide React
• HTTP Client: Axios
• Search API: SerpAPI
• Deployment: Vercel-ready

📱 Browser Support

• Chrome/Chromium (recommended)
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

🚀 Deployment

This project is configured for easy deployment on Netlify:

1. Connect your repository to Netlify
2. Set the SERPAPI_KEY environment variable in Netlify settings
3. Deploy!

🔧 Development

Project Structure

src/
├── app/
│   ├── api/search/          # SerpAPI proxy endpoint
│   ├── globals.css          # Global styles and animations
│   ├── layout.tsx          # Root layout
│   └── page.tsx            # Main search interface
└── lib/
    └── utils.ts            # Utility functions

Adding Features

• Custom search engines: Modify the engine parameter in /api/search/route.ts
• Additional filters: Add more parameters to the SerpAPI call
• Theme customization: Edit colors in globals.css and component classes

📄 License

This project is open source and available under a custom license.

🆘 Support

• For SerpAPI issues: SerpAPI Support
• For project issues: Create an issue in this repository
• For other issues: Join our Discord and open a support ticket

🔗 Links

• SerpAPI Documentation
• Next.js Documentation
• Tailwind CSS

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Inferno Search - Privacy-first web search that respects your anonymity 🔥