Indexing all posts, etc is quite a lot to handle, so I wanted to start small and just focus on video search. I've started indexing videos from Peertube and other video websites. (Even YouTube but this could be removed to just focus on independent sites)

I know Peertube has their own search engine for videos. I will be reaching out to them. Compared to my site I'm planning it'll have other video sources and be easier to use.

So that leads to feedback from you guys.

What do you think about indexing videos posted on the fediverse and other independent platforms?
Are there similar services?
Am I just wasting my time?

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[–] lautan@lemmy.ca 13 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Well that’s why I’m asking for input. And I won’t launch this on every instance without letting them know. Baby steps.

[–] Kierunkowy74@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago

Mastodon since 4.2 version supports allows its users to opt into appearing into search results. Just respect this flag with Mastodon users, and you will be fine, IMHO

[–] gabe@literature.cafe 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

My matrix is open if you want/are actually interested in doing this in a way that won't make the rest of the fediverse flip shit. I support this tools creation especially for lemmy, but if it isn't done the right way it'll be received poorly. Making it behave differently on lemmy compared to other software as well might be an idea too.