Kagi Inc. Documentation

Orion+ is an optional subscription service for the Orion browser designed to support the project's independence. It is distinct from Kagi Search and does not include access to it.

Subscription Tiers:

• $5 per month
• $50 per year
• $150 for lifetime

Benefits include:

• Access to Release Candidates with bleeding-edge WebKit and experimental features.
• An Orion+ badge on the feedback forum.
• The Orion+ role in the Kagi Community Discord, providing access to macOS release candidate and iOS TestFlight channels.
• Exclusive Orion+ app icons.
• Greater influence in browser development.

Kagi Inc. provides two primary user-centric and privacy-respecting products:

1. Kagi Search: A fast, private web search engine.
2. Orion Browser: A fast, zero-telemetry web browser (currently available on macOS and iOS only).

For detailed usage instructions and support, refer to the specific product documentation links below.

The Kagi Team plan is designed for businesses, organizations, and teams. It is currently in invite-only beta. To request access, email support@kagi.com.

Pricing:

• $19/mo for unlimited users + search cost (2.5 cents per search).

Main Features:

• User management dashboard
• IP address access control
• Shared settings and Kagi tweaks among team members
• Access to Kagi Search API

Kagi is a privacy-first suite of tools designed to humanize the web by removing ads, tracking, and algorithmic manipulation. Key products include:

• Kagi Search: A fast, private, and highly customizable search engine with no ads or tracking.
• Orion Browser: A fast web browser that prioritizes privacy and features zero telemetry.
• Small Web: A collection of blogs and websites created by humans for humans.
• Kagi Translate: A translation service supporting 248 languages.
• Universal Summarizer: A tool for summarizing web content.
• APIs: Both free and commercial APIs are available for developers.
• Open Source Software: Kagi maintains various open-source projects on GitHub.

Kagi News is a daily press review service designed for mindful, privacy-respecting news consumption. It delivers global news via single daily updates, prioritizing diverse perspectives and avoiding ad-driven content. It uses public RSS feeds to respect publishers and avoids content scraping.

Available Platforms:

• Kagi News Website
• iPhone/iPad
• Android

Kagi Summarize (also known as Universal Summarizer) is a tool designed to summarize web pages, PDFs, PPTX files, MP3s, and videos (via transcripts). It uses Kagi's proprietary in-house models to provide synthesized information.

Available Platforms:

• Web: Kagi Summarizer Website
• Mobile: iOS and Android apps
• Browser Extensions: Chrome and Firefox
• Search: Integrated directly into Kagi search results
• Browser: Orion browser (Apple devices)
• CLI/URL: Via the !sum Bang
• Developer: Via the Summarizer API

Kagi integrates generative AI to expand search capabilities, allowing for complex, multi-step, or analytical queries that traditional search engines may struggle to resolve. Kagi's AI implementation is designed to enhance the search experience within a defined, context-relevant scope.

Key AI-powered features include:

1. Kagi Assistant: An interactive AI agent for conversational search.
2. Quick Answer: Direct, synthesized answers to specific queries.
3. Summarize Page: Generates concise summaries of web content.
4. Ask Questions about a Page: Allows users to query specific information from a loaded webpage.

Orion includes several specialized features designed for productivity and efficiency:

• Focus Mode: Removes toolbars to allow distraction-free browsing.
• Low Power Mode: Reduces power consumption by up to 90% to extend battery life.
• Native Vertical/Tree-style Tabs: Provides an alternative tab alignment preference.

Orion is designed for high performance by streamlining the WebKit engine. Key performance characteristics include:

• Engine Efficiency: Uses WebKit, making it as fast or faster than Safari.
• Speedometer 2.1 Benchmarks: Scores approximately 605 on an M3 MacBook Pro when using Compatibility mode ON.
• Comparison: Outperforms non-WebKit browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera.
• Native Ad Blocking: Includes a native ad blocker that contributes to increased browsing speeds.
• Optimization: Optimized to feel more responsive than Safari, particularly on older or slower Mac hardware.

Kagi optimizes search speed and latency through three primary methods:

1. Optimized Technology Stack: Focused on increasing code execution speed and decreasing connection latency.
2. Minimized Data Transfer: Kagi search pages are designed to be lightweight (averaging ~0.24 MB download size) by avoiding ads and bulky JavaScript frameworks.
3. Global Infrastructure: Kagi uses a global network of data centers to ensure users automatically connect to the nearest node, reducing latency.