GPT-4-powered web searches for developers
Hi HN, Today we’re launching GPT-4 answers on Phind.com, a developer-focused search engine that uses generative AI to browse the web and answer technical questions, complete with code examples and detailed explanations. Unlike vanilla GPT-4, Phind feeds in relevant websites and technical documentation, reducing the model’s hallucination and keeping it up-to-date. To use it, simply enable the “Expert” toggle before doing a search. GPT-4 is making a night-and-day difference in terms of answer quality. For a question like “How can I RLHF a LLaMa model”, Phind in Expert mode delivers a…
GPT-4-powered web searches for developers launched on April 12, 2023 with 1,401 votes, #2 of 4,853 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
Phind is a developer-focused search engine that uses GPT-4 to answer technical questions by browsing the web and referencing relevant documentation. Users can enable Expert mode to receive detailed answers complete with code examples, citations, and step-by-step explanations. By grounding GPT-4 with actual websites and technical sources, Phind reduces hallucinations and keeps information current, particularly useful for complex programming tasks.
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Hi HN, Today we’re launching GPT-4 answers on Phind.com, a developer-focused search engine that uses generative AI to browse the web and answer technical questions, complete with code examples and detailed explanations. Unlike vanilla GPT-4, Phind feeds in relevant websites and technical documentation, reducing the…
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