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Whoosh

Fast, pure-Python full-text indexing and search library.

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What is Whoosh?

Whoosh is a free python search library used by professionals and enthusiasts.

How it works

How Whoosh works — see the article below for details on this search tools tool.

How to use it

  1. 1Open the Whoosh tool, enter your input, and get your result instantly.

What it can do

  • python search library

Use cases

Assumptions and limitations

Assumptions

  • source: https://whoosh.readthedocs.io/
  • license: BSD-2-Clause — free to use
  • privacy: Self-hosted — you control your data

Limitations

  • Self-hosted — requires setup, maintenance, and your own infrastructure.
  • Relies on an external source (whoosh.readthedocs.io); availability depends on that service.
  • Focused on the search tools category: Fast, pure-Python full-text indexing and search library..

Understanding the result

Fast, pure-Python full-text indexing and search library.

Tool details

  • Clearly flagged when a network request is needed.
  • No account, no sign-up, and no tracking of your content.
  • Powered by (BSD-3-Clause).
Built with
(https://whoosh.readthedocs.io/)
License
BSD-3-Clause
Runs locally
No — requires a network request
Verification
Not yet verified
Input
Query
Output
Text
Open-source source & license

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Open-source project

License: BSD-3-ClauseSource: this projectOfficial site

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