Question 1

How to install googler on Ubuntu?

Accepted Answer

Install via package manager with 'sudo apt install googler', or use the standalone script from GitHub. The README provides detailed instructions for various methods, including source installation.

Question 2

googler vs lynx for web searching?

Accepted Answer

googler is a dedicated search tool that fetches and displays Google results in the terminal, while lynx is a text-based browser for navigating web pages. googler offers advanced search filters and JSON output, whereas lynx provides full-page rendering.

Question 3

How to use googler to search StackOverflow?

Accepted Answer

Use the site-specific search option: 'googler -w stackoverflow.com your_query'. The README also mentions an alias system via 'googler @t' for quick website searches like '@so' for StackOverflow.

Question 4

Can googler output results in JSON?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the '--json' flag to output results in JSON format for programmatic use. This is useful for scripting or integrating with other tools, as noted in the cmdline options.

Question 5

How to set up custom colors in googler?

Accepted Answer

Use the '--colors' option with a six-letter string (e.g., 'bjdxxy') or set the GOOGLER_COLORS environment variable. The README includes a table mapping letters to colors and styles for customization.

Question 6

Is googler affected by Google's rate limiting?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, since it mimics browser requests without using an official API. The README notes it avoids API limits but may be subject to Google's anti-bot measures, so use cautiously in automated scripts.

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