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DuckDuckGPT

Free

DuckDuckGo bot.

FreeFree tier
Type
Open Source
Company
KudoAI

About DuckDuckGPT

DuckDuckGPT is a free, open-source userscript that enhances DuckDuckGo search results with AI-powered chat summaries, leveraging the latest LLMs such as GPT-4o. It offers both a default mode requiring a ChatGPT account and a proxy mode that works without any account. The tool is compatible with a wide range of browsers and userscript managers, and supports streaming responses where available.

Key Features

Userscript-based installation for seamless integration with DuckDuckGo
Proxy Mode to use GPT-4o without a ChatGPT account
Streaming Mode for real-time response generation
Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and many Chromium/Gecko-based browsers
Supports multiple userscript managers: Tampermonkey, ScriptCat, Violentmonkey, OrangeMonkey, Stay, Userscripts
Fully open-source under MIT license

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free and open-source
  • Works on many browsers and platforms including mobile
  • Proxy mode eliminates need for ChatGPT account
  • Privacy-respecting as it runs within DuckDuckGo's environment
Cons
  • Requires a userscript manager to be installed first
  • Default mode requires an active ChatGPT account
  • Streaming mode is not supported in Violentmonkey or OrangeMonkey

Best For

Get quick AI-generated summaries of search results on DuckDuckGoEnhance privacy-focused search with the latest LLM capabilitiesPrototype or test AI responses without leaving the search page

FAQ

Do I need a ChatGPT account to use DuckDuckGPT?
Not necessarily. Proxy Mode (disabled by default) returns text responses using GPT-4o without needing a chatgpt.com account. When disabled, a ChatGPT account is required.
Which browsers are supported?
DuckDuckGPT is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and many Chromium/Gecko-based browsers. Mobile browsers like QQ, Mises, Lemur, Quetta, and Orion are also supported.
What is Proxy Mode?
Proxy Mode is a feature that allows DuckDuckGPT to fetch responses from GPT-4o without requiring a ChatGPT account, using a proxy API. It is disabled by default.
How do I install DuckDuckGPT?
First install a userscript manager like Tampermonkey or ScriptCat. Then visit the DuckDuckGPT userscript page to install. After that, go to duckduckgo.com and type a search to use the bot.