The Yang extension brings DuckDuckGo bang shortcuts to browsing from anywhere.
Bangs Extension
Yang is a browser extension for using DuckDuckGo bang shortcuts from anywhere, with project details and source code on GitHub.
About Bangs Extension
Yang (Bangs Extension) is an open-source browser extension that enables use of DuckDuckGo or Kagi bang shortcuts from any supported search engine or the browser address bar. Bangs are resolved locally to reduce redirect times, and the extension includes over 13,500 default bangs alongside support for custom bangs, multi-bang queries, and site-scoped 'snap' searches. It is available on Firefox desktop and Android, though cross-device sync is only supported between Firefox desktop browsers logged into the same Firefox account.
Key features
- Resolves bangs locally without search engine intermediary
- Supports over 13,500 default Kagi or DuckDuckGo bangs
- Allows creation and override of custom bangs
- Supports multi-bang queries in a single search
- Enables site-scoped 'snap' searches with configurable symbol
- Available on Firefox desktop and Android
Best for: Users who frequently use bang shortcuts to search across multiple supported search engines, particularly Firefox desktop users.
Good for
- Bangs resolve locally, reducing redirect times
- Includes over 13,500 default bangs with provider choice
- Supports custom bangs, multi-bang mode, and snap searches
Watch out for
- Desktop-to-mobile bang sync is unsupported
- Sync only works between Firefox desktop browsers with a logged-in account
- Only supports a fixed list of search engines, others require manual addition via issue
Bangs Extension at a glance
- Website
- github.com/dmlls/yang
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Private Browsers & Search
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Bangs Extension FAQ
What are snaps in this extension?
Snaps scope searches to a specific site using a configurable symbol (default @) with a bang, limiting results to the site the bang points to; the feature can be disabled in settings.
Do bangs sync across devices?
Bangs sync across Firefox desktop browsers logged into the same Firefox account, but desktop-to-mobile sync is not currently supported; backup and restore can be used as a workaround.
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