CollieAI

Q&A

What is CollieAI?

CollieAI is an advanced AI tool designed to enhance the search experience of users on your website. By using an automated web scraping program, Collie fetches and indexes publicly available content, media and files from your website and makes them searchable through an embedded search bar.

How does Collie fetcher work?

The Collie fetcher is an automated web scraping program. It systematically browses URLs provided by the user, visiting and extracting content, media, and files from the visited pages. The fetched data is then added to a search index called Mixpeek, making it searchable right from the website.

What type of data Collie fetcher can extract?

Collie fetcher can extract a variety of data types including, but not limited to, PDFs, images, videos, audio, HTML, and text. This means, practically any content, media, or files in these formats on your website can be indexed by Collie.

How can I add Collie's search bar to my website?

To add Collie's search bar to your website, you're given two choices: either place the provided search bar on your website or call the API directly. Installation guides are provided to assist users in either method chosen.

What is Mixpeek in the context of Collie's function?

In the context of Collie's function, Mixpeek refers to the search index where all the extracted content, media, and files are added, making them searchable directly from your website.

Can I search private content with Collie?

Yes, you can search private content with Collie. This feature is currently available in beta, and it allows Collie to fetch and index non-public content, albeit available for select users only.

What file formats does Collie support?

Collie supports various file formats, including but not limited to PDFs, images, videos, audio files, HTML, and text. This wide range of file format support facilitates a multi-format search on your website.

How is my data protected when using Collie?

Collie prioritizes data security by only indexing public data. Additionally, users have the option to delete their files at any time by contacting the Collie team via email.

How will I know when Collie has finished indexing my website?

Once Collie has completed indexing your website, you will receive an email notification. However, the duration of the indexing process depends on the number of pages on your website.

How much does it cost to use Collie?

Collie is free for indexing up to 1000 pages or files. For the ability to search private content such as inside a firewall, you'll have to sign up for the beta version.

What does it mean that Collie can index up to 1000 pages or files for free?

When Collie states that it can index up to 1000 pages or files for free, it means that there are no charges incurred for indexing and making searchable any web content up to that limit. This includes public data in PDF, image, video, audio, HTML, and text formats on your website.

How can I delete my files from Collie?

You can delete your files from Collie by simply sending an email to the Collie team. They will provide instructions on how to proceed with the removal.

Can I use the Collie API to add the search function to my website?

Yes, you can use the Collie API to add the search function to your website. This allows for more flexibility and customization in integrating the search feature with your website's existing design and architecture.

Why does Collie only fetch public data?

Collie operates on a policy to respect user privacy and hence, by default, only fetches public data. This ensures that any private or sensitive information within your website remains secured.

Why is Collie's private embedded file search only available in beta?

Collie's private embedded file search is only available in beta because it’s still in the testing phase. Features in beta are often rolled out to only select users to gather feedback and perform optimizations before a full official launch.

Can Collie index and fetch audio and video files?

Yes, Collie can index and fetch both audio and video files, along with other formats like PDF, images, HTML, and text, making them searchable from your website.

How does Collie improve the user experience on my website?

Collie improves the user experience on your website by providing a comprehensive, unified, and efficient search platform. With Collie's help, users can search for and locate specific content, media, or files directly from your website with minimal effort, enhancing user engagement and interaction.

How does the speed of Collie's crawling process vary?

The speed of Collie's web crawling process is dependent on the number of pages on your website. This time frame is not specified, but users will receive an email once the search function is ready, indicating the completion of the crawling process.

Why is the tool called Collie?

The tool is called Collie as a reference to the breed of dogs known for their intellect, speed, and herding skills. Just like the breed, Collie aims to quickly fetch information, smartly select what is relevant, and aggregate it in a user-friendly form.

Is there any customer support if I encounter problems while using Collie?

Yes, there is customer support in place for Collie. In case you face any issues during use or the search doesn't work, you can reach out to their support team via email.