I’d like to request the addition of Perplexica to the BigBear CasaOS app store.
What is Perplexica?
Perplexica is an open-source, AI-powered search engine that serves as a self-hosted alternative to Perplexity AI GitHub - ItzCrazyKns/Perplexica: Perplexica is an AI-powered search engine. It is an Open source alternative to Perplexity AI. It combines the power of advanced machine learning with real-time web search to deliver accurate, contextual answers with citations and sources.
Features:
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Privacy-focused: Being self-hosted means all your searches and AI interactions stay on your own server - no data sent to third-party services
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Cost-effective: Free alternative to commercial AI search services with no monthly subscriptions
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Full control: Run your own AI search engine with complete ownership of your data and queries
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Perfect for home labs: Ideal for CasaOS users who value privacy and want to experiment with AI technology locally
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Active development: The project is actively maintained on GitHub with regular updates
Use cases:
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Private research and information gathering
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Learning tool for families without privacy concerns
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Developer documentation searches
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Alternative to sending queries to commercial AI services
Perplexica would be a fantastic addition to the BigBear app store, especially for users who want AI-powered search capabilities while maintaining complete privacy and control over their data.