Amgix
Hybrid search engine built for flexible deployment and real-world messy data.
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Commit activity more than 23% of tracked projects; popularity in the bottom 1%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 8 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.6.6 · 15 Aug 2026 |
| Repo updated | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Docker, K8S |
Is Amgix actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 70 commits, of which 70 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 23 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v1.6.6, shipped about two months ago — a current, installable version exists today.
Amgix ranks #12 of 16 tracked search engines projects. Several better-maintained options exist in the same category — they are listed below.
What Amgix actually does
Amgix is a hybrid search engine designed to handle unstructured and imperfect data. It combines different search modalities to index and retrieve information effectively. The software is provided under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Best fit: It is suited for technical teams needing a self-hosted search index capable of managing messy, real-world text data.
Worth knowing: The project has a relatively small community and a slowing maintenance trajectory, which may present risks for long-term support and troubleshooting. Additionally, the AGPL-3.0 licence carries strict copyleft obligations if you modify and network the software.
Deployment notes
Deployment relies on Docker or Kubernetes, so you will typically need to configure persistent volumes for your index data and set up a reverse proxy for TLS termination.
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