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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions & Setup

How do I set up Oz in my browser?

Add Oz to your browser's search settings to perform instant background redirects directly from your address bar.

How to configure
  1. Copy the URL above.
  2. Go to your Browser settings → Search Engines → Manage search engines.
  3. Click Add (or edit an existing one).
  4. Set the shortcut keyword to o or oz.
  5. Paste the copied URL into the URL/Query field.
  6. Make it your default search engine.

What are Bangs and Dorks?

Oz parses your queries to perform different actions based on special character triggers:

  1. Bangs (!): Direct redirects to external websites. For example, typing !yt cats will bypass the search engine entirely and redirect you straight to YouTube's search results for "cats".
  2. Dorks (@): Scoped domain searches. For example, typing @wikipedia gravity will rewrite your query to site:wikipedia.org gravity and run it on your default search engine.

Does Oz track my search queries?

No. Oz is a completely client-side application. It operates entirely inside your local web browser using JavaScript, meaning your search inputs are never sent to or stored on any intermediate server. Your queries go directly to the search engine you choose.

How does offline caching work?

Oz registers a local Service Worker (PWA) on your device. Once loaded for the first time, all assets (including the 13,000+ route database) are stored locally in your browser cache. This allows Oz to perform background redirections near-instantly and work completely offline.