Bart de Goede

Bart de Goede presents a client-side semantic search solution designed specifically for static websites. The approach aims to bridge the gap between traditional keyword-based search, which matches only exact terms and requires no server infrastructure, and more advanced semantic search engines that understand the context and meaning behind queries but typically depend on substantial server-side resources. Unlike earlier browser-based search implementations that rely on inverted indexes and string matching, this tool enables semantic search to run entirely within the browser environment. The tool operates without the need for any server or API, making it suitable for static sites where deploying server-side machine learning models is impractical. The core of the approach is a compact model, described as essentially a 4 MB lookup table, which enables context-aware search directly in the user's browser. This design allows users to perform searches that go beyond simple keyword matches, identifying relevant content even when the query and the target text do not share exact wording, as in the example of finding an article about the "London Beer Flood" when searching for "alcoholic beverage disaster in England." This client-side semantic search is intended for static site owners and developers who want to enhance the search experience on their sites without adding server-side complexity or requiring significant computational resources. The evidence does not specify licensing, pricing, or additional features beyond the core capability of in-browser semantic search for static sites.