Self-Hostable Algolia DocSearch Replacement
Interactive demo: https://getcanary.dev/docs/cloud/demo Canary works with local search indexes like Pagefind too: https://getcanary.dev/docs/local/demo For both demo, you'll find small "code" tab to see actual code to build the search UI. Self-hosting guide: https://getcanary.dev/docs/cloud/self-host Would love to hear any feedback!
Self-Hostable Algolia DocSearch Replacement launched on October 12, 2024 with 111 votes, #471 of 5,185 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Canary is a self-hostable search solution designed as an alternative to Algolia DocSearch for documentation sites. It works with both cloud-based and local search indexes like Pagefind, offering developers flexibility in how they implement search functionality. The product includes interactive demos with code examples and a self-hosting guide, making it accessible for teams that want to manage their own search infrastructure rather than rely on third-party services.
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From the sources
Algolia alternative for technical docs. Contribute to yujonglee/canary development by creating an account on GitHub.
< canary-root framework =" vitepress " > < canary-provider-cloud project-key ="" > < canary-modal > < canary-trigger-searchbar slot =" trigger " > </ canary-trigger-searchbar > < canary-content slot =" content " > < canary-input slot =" input " autofocus > </ canary-input > < canary-search slot =" mode " > < canary-search-results slot =" body " > </ canary-search-results > </ canary-search > < canary-ask slot =" mode " > < canary-ask-results slot =" body " > </ canary-ask-results > </ canary-ask > </ canary-content > </ canary-modal > </ canary-provider-cloud > </ canary-root > Get started We have documentation available at getcanary.devfrom github.com
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