Searxly is a native macOS browser designed with privacy as its core architectural principle. It distinguishes itself by running a local instance of SearXNG directly on the user's machine, ensuring that all search queries are processed locally rather than sent to external servers. This approach eliminates the need for user accounts, tracking, or telemetry, and the service maintains zero logs, emphasizing user privacy and data security.
onion addresses. The browser operates within an app sandbox for added security and includes a built-in self-custody multi-chain wallet. Users can also connect local AI agents, such as Claude or any other local AI, to perform searches and browse through the Searxly interface. Additional functionalities highlighted include password management, bookmarks, history, and the ability to access VPN and Tor features. The browser promises "Google-clean" search results and offers Grokipedia knowledge cards as part of the browsing experience.
Searxly targets users who prioritize privacy and local control over their browsing and search activities, particularly those who value not having to trust external policies or services with their data. The browser is delivered as a native application for macOS, not built on Electron, and operates entirely on the user's device. There is no mention of pricing or licensing details in the available information.
Searxly sits in PulseGate's Communication & Collaboration category. It focuses on enabling private, local web browsing and search with integrated wallet and AI tools on macOS. Searxly is a consumer product aimed at privacy-conscious macOS users. Searxly costs nothing to use. It ships for the command line and macOS.
Searxly first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 25 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 8 catalogued features are private search, local search engine, and self-custody wallet.
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