Question 1

How do I use ddgr with an HTTPS proxy?

Accepted Answer

Use the --proxy option with the proxy URI, or set the HTTPS_PROXY environment variable. For example, 'ddgr --proxy localhost:8118 query' tunnels traffic through a local proxy like Privoxy.

Question 2

Can ddgr search for images or videos?

Accepted Answer

No, ddgr is designed for text-based searches using DuckDuckGo's HTML interface. It doesn't support image or video search results in the terminal.

Question 3

ddgr vs googler: which is better for privacy?

Accepted Answer

ddgr is better for privacy as it uses DuckDuckGo with Do Not Track set by default and works over Tor. googler queries Google, which tracks user data, so choose ddgr if privacy is a priority.

Question 4

How to install ddgr on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Install via pip with 'pip3 install ddgr' or download the standalone script. Ensure Python 3.8 or later is installed, and use the built-in clip utility for clipboard integration.

Question 5

Does ddgr output results in JSON format?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the --json flag to output results in JSON format, which is useful for scripting. This implies --noprompt, so it exits after the search without user interaction.

Question 6

How to customize colors in ddgr?

Accepted Answer

Use the --colors option with a color string (e.g., 'bjdxxy') or set the DDGR_COLORS environment variable. Details on color codes are provided in the man page for fine-tuning.

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