omega ☆
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Description:
Packaged search engine for websites, built on top of Xapian
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: search-engine xapian indexing web-tool information-retrieval
Install: brew install omega
About:
Omega is a lightweight, web-based search engine solution designed for indexing and searching collections of documents or entire websites. Built on the powerful Xapian information retrieval library, it provides a straightforward interface for creating searchable archives. Its main value proposition is delivering fast, efficient full-text search capabilities without the overhead of larger, more complex search platforms.
Key Features:
  • Built on the robust Xapian search engine library
  • Simple CGI-based architecture for easy deployment
  • Supports indexing of HTML, PDF, and text files
  • Provides a clean, minimal web interface for end-users
Use Cases:
  • Creating a searchable index for a personal or small business website
  • Building a document search system for a local archive of files
  • Adding full-text search to a static website without a backend database
Alternatives:
  • Sphinx – Sphinx is more feature-rich and complex, often used for large-scale documentation, whereas Omega is simpler and more lightweight for general website indexing.
  • Elasticsearch – Elasticsearch is a distributed, enterprise-grade search platform requiring significant resources, while Omega is a single-binary solution ideal for smaller deployments.
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 8:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP c74bdbc8
Sep 11, 2024 3:53am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a5fbb22
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