Perplexity Without the Filler
Hey HN, I've been using LLM-powered search engines like Perplexity a lot recently for question answering but had two major qualms: 1. Too much text: I'm already tired of wading through LLM-generated meaningless filler when debugging my code. The last thing I need is more of it when I'm just trying to find a simple answer. 2. The Reddit factor: I've realized that half my search queries have "Reddit" appended to them, especially for experiential questions or recommendations. This led to Just the Answer. Just the Answer uses GPT-4o to generate a unique search query for each message that is…
Perplexity Without the Filler launched on July 9, 2024 with 29 votes, #976 of 5,184 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Just the Answer is an AI-powered search tool that delivers concise answers to user questions without excessive text. It uses GPT-4o to generate tailored search queries and Serper.dev to find results, automatically appending "Reddit" to queries about subjective experiences or recommendations. The tool is designed for users who want quick, direct answers without LLM-generated filler, particularly useful for practical questions like coding help or product recommendations where real user experiences matter.
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LLM-Powered Search without the LLM-Powered Fluff
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Hey HN, I've been using LLM-powered search engines like Perplexity a lot recently for question answering but had two major qualms: 1. Too much text: I'm already tired of wading through LLM-generated meaningless filler when debugging my code. The last thing I need is more of it when I'm just trying to find a simple…
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