Show HN: Flashbang – DuckDuckGo bangs resolved locally with a Service Worker

Flashbang is a Show HN project that intercepts DuckDuckGo bangs. It uses a Service Worker to resolve bangs directly in the browser. By handling queries locally, the tool reduces network requests to DuckDuckGo servers. The implementation aims to improve privacy and speed for users. The Service Worker caches common bang definitions for offline use. Users can install Flashbang as a simple web page or extension. The project’s source code is publicly available for review. Developers suggest it could be adapted for other search shortcut services.