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Documentation for Engine Developers

Hi1 Protocol and Design Info
Tips for Engine Developers
Rules of Hi1

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Open Source Code for Engine Developers

Download Standard Engine Code (C++, Linux) - used for communication with the query server - just add in your engine's code
Download Standard Engine Code (C++, Windows)
Download Standard Proxy Server Code (C++, Linux) - multiple engines can connect to the proxy and the proxy connects to the query server - the proxy broadcasts queries to its children and only sends the top X results back to the query server
Download Standard Proxy Server Code (C++, Windows)

All code in this section is released under a public domain MIT licence. You are free to use, distribute and modify this code.

Wikipedia article listing Open Source Web Crawlers
The easiest way to get started is to install and run an existing web crawler, then write a program that parses the output of the crawler and stores it in a database. Then, write an engine that, upon receiving a query, reads the database and sends back results (use the Standard Engine Code for C++ or the Script-Powered Engine for PHP, Perl, ASP, etc. - see below).

Use the Human-Powered Engine

Instead of writing a full-fledged engine from scratch, manually input entries like
"one two three" --> My Result Goes Here, Bid at 0.8
that are automatically bid on your behalf when matched.
Use Our Human-Powered Engine!

Use the Script-Powered Engine

Write an engine in your favorite scripting language (PHP, Perl, ASP, etc.) and manually input entries like
"one two three" --> URL of Script
When a query matches, it is POSTed to your script and the script can respond with results, just like a normal engine.
Use Our Script-Powered Engine!

Use the Listening Proxy Server

Have your engine only receive queries that match a particular word or set of words.
The Hi1 Listening Proxy Server

Promote Hi1

For every user you refer to Hi1, you will receive a bonus equal to 10% of the Net Profit they earn, up until a date we'll set later. We plan on eventually converting your account's balance into real, withdrawable money. You will be able to withdraw any amount in excess of the free $10 you get at registration.