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DuckDuckGo Instant Answers

Access quick, concise answers to a wide variety of questions directly through Definer, powered by DuckDuckGo's knowledge database.

DuckDuckGo's "Instant Answer" API delivers immediate, relevant information without requiring you to visit a search results page, bringing that same convenience right into your Definer experience.

Usage

  1. Select any text on a webpage that contains your question or search term
  2. Click the "DuckDuckGo Instant Answers" button in your Definer results sidebar
  3. View the instant answer results without leaving your current page

This source works immediately after installation with no additional setup required

typical-results.avifExample of DuckDuckGo Instant Answers results displayed in Definer

Configuration

To customize the source's settings, navigate to:
OptionsSourcesDuckDuckGo Instant AnswersSettings.

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"More" Button

When enabled, a "More" button appears at the bottom of your results. Clicking this button automatically opens the full DuckDuckGo search page for your query when you need additional information beyond the instant answer.

more-button.avifExample of DuckDuckGo Instant Answers results with "More" button enabled