# RDTSearch CLI

> RDTSearch CLI is a free, open-source terminal client for RDTvlokip Search, an independent, privacy-first French search engine. Search the web without leaving the terminal — direct search, smart autocomplete, tracker and adult-content detection, live engine stats, SEO/backlink analysis, and a full interactive TUI.

RDTSearch CLI is a single-file, zero-dependency Python 3.8+ tool (stdlib only), bilingual French/English, and works on Windows, Linux and macOS. It is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPLv3). Install it with `pip install rdtsearch` (or `pipx install rdtsearch` for an isolated environment).

## Docs

- [Website](https://rdtsearch.rdtvlokip.fr/en): Landing page, installation instructions, command reference
- [GitHub repository](https://github.com/RDTvlokip/rdtsearch): Source code, issues, releases
- [RDTvlokip Search API docs](https://search.rdtvlokip.fr/api-docs): API reference for the underlying search engine
- [Terms of Service](https://rdtsearch.rdtvlokip.fr/en/terms): Usage terms, API limits, license

## Optional

- [RDTvlokip Search](https://search.rdtvlokip.fr): The independent search engine RDTSearch CLI is a client for
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/S8zePn7kSu): Community and support