kFind

kFind is an anonymous intelligent search engine developed by Hangzhou Half Universe Technology (KMind). The product was led by former Alibaba Cloud Chief Security Scientist Wu Hanqing (Dao Ge) and was officially launched on June 1, 2024.

Key Features

1. Anonymous Search

   • Users can search without registering or logging in, ensuring privacy protection, as no search behaviors are stored on the server.

2. Fast and Accurate Search

   • kFind employs optimized search algorithms that return precise search results in a very short time, meeting users' need for instant information.

3. Follow-Up Questions

   • Users can ask further questions based on the initial search results. The system understands contextual semantics and provides more accurate answers.

4. Video Content Support

   • Supports displaying and playing content from multiple short video platforms, allowing users to view and share video links.

5. Swipe Left Browsing

   • Users can browse questions and answers previously searched by others by swiping left, similar to scrolling through short videos to discover interesting or related content.

6. Regenerate Answers

   • If users are dissatisfied with the generated answer, they can pull down the screen to regenerate a new answer.

7. Content Recommendations

   • Users can set content recommendation preferences for personalized search results.

8. Instant Results

   • kFind quickly provides search answers with a short response time, meeting users’ needs for instant information retrieval.

Currently, kFind is available for free through the WeChat mini-program. While future pricing strategies may be adjusted based on user feedback and market conditions, no specific payment plans have been announced at this time.

Application Scenarios

1. Education and Learning

   • Students and Educators: Students can quickly find study materials and get answers to questions, while educators can access teaching resources and the latest educational information.

2. Professional Research

   • Researchers: kFind supports efficient retrieval of academic papers, research reports, and relevant data, aiding in in-depth academic research.

3. Content Creation

   • Content Creators: It helps creators quickly find inspiration and materials for content creation, improving the efficiency of gathering information.

4. Daily Life

   • General Users: Users can search for practical information like travel tips, health advice, and shopping guides for everyday needs.

5. Privacy Protection

   • Privacy-Sensitive Users: Due to kFind's anonymous search feature, it is particularly suitable for users with high privacy protection requirements.

6. Social Interaction

   • Social Media Users: Users can browse others’ questions and answers to discover interesting content, similar to scrolling through short videos.

7. Instant Information Retrieval

   • Users Needing Quick Information: Whether for quick work-related information or answers to everyday questions, kFind provides fast, accurate search results.

kFind is not an open-source project. It is a commercial product developed by Hangzhou Half Universe Technology (KMind) and is mainly available through the WeChat mini-program. There are currently no plans to make its source code publicly available or to release an open-source version.