From b47ee0a4e338f86761cb871496852b71594fceb0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: benpiano800 <51756721+benpiano800@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:24:43 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] [chore] docs: various grammatical fixes

---
 searx/infopage/en/about.md                    | 14 +++---
 searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md            | 50 +++++++++----------
 searx/plugins/hostnames.py                    |  2 +-
 .../simple/preferences/center_alignment.html  |  2 +-
 .../templates/simple/preferences/cookies.html |  2 +-
 .../templates/simple/preferences/footer.html  |  4 +-
 .../simple/preferences/image_proxy.html       |  2 +-
 .../simple/preferences/infinite_scroll.html   |  2 +-
 .../search_on_category_select.html            |  4 +-
 searx/templates/simple/preferences/theme.html |  2 +-
 10 files changed, 42 insertions(+), 42 deletions(-)

diff --git a/searx/infopage/en/about.md b/searx/infopage/en/about.md
index b868813a3..486b26175 100644
--- a/searx/infopage/en/about.md
+++ b/searx/infopage/en/about.md
@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ SearXNG is a [metasearch engine], aggregating the results of other
 {{link('search engines', 'preferences')}} while not storing information about
 its users.
 
-The SearXNG project is driven by an open community, come join us on Matrix if
+The SearXNG project is driven by an open community. Come join us on Matrix if
 you have questions or just want to chat about SearXNG at [#searxng:matrix.org]
 
-Make SearXNG better.
+Make SearXNG better:
 
 - You can improve SearXNG translations at [Weblate], or...
 - Track development, send contributions, and report issues at [SearXNG sources].
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ Make SearXNG better.
 - SearXNG may not offer you as personalized results as Google, but it doesn't
   generate a profile about you.
 - SearXNG doesn't care about what you search for, never shares anything with a
-  third-party, and it can't be used to compromise you.
-- SearXNG is free software, the code is 100% open, and everyone is welcome to
+  third-party, and can't be used to compromise you.
+- SearXNG is free software; the code is 100% open, and everyone is welcome to
   make it better.
 
 If you do care about privacy, want to be a conscious user, or otherwise believe
@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ search engine, see your browser's documentation:
 When adding a search engine, there must be no duplicates with the same name.  If
 you encounter a problem where you cannot add the search engine, you can either:
 
-- remove the duplicate (default name: SearXNG) or
-- contact the owner to give the instance a different name than the default.
+- Remove the duplicate (default name: SearXNG) or
+- Contact the owner to give the instance a different name from the default.
 
 ## How does it work?
 
-SearXNG is a fork from the well-known [searx] [metasearch engine] which was
+SearXNG is a fork of the well-known [searx] [metasearch engine] which was
 inspired by the [Seeks project].  It provides basic privacy by mixing your
 queries with searches on other platforms without storing search data.  SearXNG
 can be added to your browser's search bar; moreover, it can be set as the
diff --git a/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md b/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md
index ea6663337..e162d16c7 100644
--- a/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md
+++ b/searx/infopage/en/search-syntax.md
@@ -1,64 +1,64 @@
 # Search syntax
 
-SearXNG comes with a search syntax by with you can modify the categories,
-engines, languages and more.  See the {{link('preferences', 'preferences')}} for
-the list of engines, categories and languages.
+SearXNG comes with a search syntax by which you can modify the categories,
+engines, languages, and more.  See the {{link('preferences', 'preferences')}} for
+the list of engines, categories, and languages.
 
-## `!` select engine and category
+## `!` Select engine and category
 
-To set category and/or engine names use a `!` prefix.  To give a few examples:
+To set category and/or engine names, use a `!` prefix.  To give a few examples:
 
-- search in Wikipedia for **paris**
+- Search Wikipedia for **paris**:
 
   - {{search('!wp paris')}}
   - {{search('!wikipedia paris')}}
 
-- search in category **map** for **paris**
+- Search in category **map** for **paris**:
 
   - {{search('!map paris')}}
 
-- image search
+- Image search
 
   - {{search('!images Wau Holland')}}
 
 Abbreviations of the engines and languages are also accepted.  Engine/category
-modifiers are chain able and inclusive.  E.g. with {{search('!map !ddg !wp
-paris')}} search in map category and DuckDuckGo and Wikipedia for **paris**.
+modifiers are chainable and inclusive.  For example, {{search('!map !ddg !wp
+paris')}} searches in the map category and searches DuckDuckGo and Wikipedia for **paris**.
 
-## `:` select language
+## `:` Select language
 
-To select language filter use a `:` prefix.  To give an example:
+To select a language filter use a `:` prefix.  To give an example:
 
-- search Wikipedia by a custom language
+- Search Wikipedia with a custom language:
 
   - {{search(':fr !wp Wau Holland')}}
 
-## `!!<bang>` external bangs
+## `!!<bang>` External bangs
 
 SearXNG supports the external bangs from [DuckDuckGo].  To directly jump to a
 external search page use the `!!` prefix.  To give an example:
 
-- search Wikipedia by a custom language
+- Search Wikipedia with a custom language:
 
   - {{search('!!wfr Wau Holland')}}
 
-Please note, your search will be performed directly in the external search
-engine, SearXNG cannot protect your privacy on this.
+Please note that your search will be performed directly in the external search
+engine.  SearXNG cannot protect your privacy with this.
 
 [DuckDuckGo]: https://duckduckgo.com/bang
 
 ## `!!` automatic redirect
 
-When mentioning `!!` within the search query (separated by spaces), you will
+When including `!!` within your search query (separated by spaces), you will
 automatically be redirected to the first result.  This behavior is comparable to
 the "Feeling Lucky" feature from DuckDuckGo.  To give an example:
 
-- search for a query and get redirected to the first result
+- Search for a query and get redirected to the first result
 
   - {{search('!! Wau Holland')}}
 
-Please keep in mind that the result you are being redirected to can't become
-verified for being trustworthy, SearXNG cannot protect your personal privacy
+Please keep in mind that the result you are being redirected to can't be
+verified for trustworthiness and SearXNG cannot protect your personal privacy
 when using this feature.  Use it at your own risk.
 
 ## Special Queries
@@ -66,19 +66,19 @@ when using this feature.  Use it at your own risk.
 In the {{link('preferences', 'preferences')}} page you find keywords for
 _special queries_.  To give a few examples:
 
-- generate a random UUID
+- Generate a random UUID
 
   - {{search('random uuid')}}
 
-- find the average
+- Find the average
 
   - {{search('avg 123 548 2.04 24.2')}}
 
-- show _user agent_ of your browser (needs to be activated)
+- Show the _user agent_ of your browser (needs to be activated)
 
   - {{search('user-agent')}}
 
-- convert strings to different hash digests (needs to be activated)
+- Convert strings to different hash digests (needs to be activated)
 
   - {{search('md5 lorem ipsum')}}
   - {{search('sha512 lorem ipsum')}}
diff --git a/searx/plugins/hostnames.py b/searx/plugins/hostnames.py
index 53db5507a..ac6da9226 100644
--- a/searx/plugins/hostnames.py
+++ b/searx/plugins/hostnames.py
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ class SXNGPlugin(Plugin):
         self.info = PluginInfo(
             id=self.id,
             name=gettext("Hostnames plugin"),
-            description=gettext("Rewrite hostnames, remove results or prioritize them based on the hostname"),
+            description=gettext("Rewrite hostnames and remove or prioritize results based on the hostname"),
             preference_section="general",
         )
 
diff --git a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/center_alignment.html b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/center_alignment.html
index fa94da3ad..b449c39d9 100644
--- a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/center_alignment.html
+++ b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/center_alignment.html
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
            >{{- '' -}}
   </p>{{- '' -}}
   <div class="description">
-    {{- _('Displays results in the center of the page (Oscar layout).') -}}
+    {{- _('Display results in the center of the page (Oscar layout).') -}}
   </div>{{- '' -}}
 </fieldset>{{- '' -}}
diff --git a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/cookies.html b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/cookies.html
index da69228b2..4b9d4687a 100644
--- a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/cookies.html
+++ b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/cookies.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <p class="text-muted">
   {{- _('This is the list of cookies and their values SearXNG is storing on your computer.') }}
-  <br>{{- _('With that list, you can assess SearXNG transparency.') -}}
+  <br>{{- _('With this list, you can assess the transparency of SearXNG.') -}}
   <br>{{- '' -}}
 </p>
 {% if cookies %}
diff --git a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/footer.html b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/footer.html
index ec14eb74b..63b6b150c 100644
--- a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/footer.html
+++ b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/footer.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <p class="small_font">
-  {{- _('These settings are stored in your cookies, this allows us not to store this data about you.') -}}
-  <br>{{- _("These cookies serve your sole convenience, we don't use these cookies to track you.") -}}
+  {{- _('These settings are stored in your cookies. This allows us not to store this data about you.') -}}
+  <br>{{- _("These cookies serve your sole convenience; we don't use them to track you.") -}}
 </p>{{- '' -}}
 
 <input type="submit" value="{{ _('Save') }}">{{- '' -}}
diff --git a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/image_proxy.html b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/image_proxy.html
index d79a57b16..db29fa084 100644
--- a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/image_proxy.html
+++ b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/image_proxy.html
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
            >{{- '' -}}
   </p>{{- '' -}}
   <div class="description">
-    {{- _('Proxying image results through SearXNG') -}}
+    {{- _('Proxy image results through SearXNG') -}}
   </div>{{- '' -}}
 </fieldset>{{- '' -}}
diff --git a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/infinite_scroll.html b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/infinite_scroll.html
index 4ed34e438..f5bcf1c95 100644
--- a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/infinite_scroll.html
+++ b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/infinite_scroll.html
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
            >{{- '' -}}
   </p>{{- '' -}}
   <div class="description" id="pref_infinite_scroll">
-    {{- _('Automatically load next page when scrolling to bottom of current page') -}}
+    {{- _('Automatically load the next page when scrolling to the bottom of the current page') -}}
   </div>{{- '' -}}
 </fieldset>{{- '' -}}
diff --git a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/search_on_category_select.html b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/search_on_category_select.html
index b7700b3b8..5fdef3651 100644
--- a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/search_on_category_select.html
+++ b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/search_on_category_select.html
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
            >{{- '' -}}
   </p>{{- '' -}}
   <div class="description" id="pref_search_on_category_select">
-    {{- _('Perform search immediately if a category selected. Disable to select multiple categories') -}}
+    {{- _('Perform a search immediately if a category is selected. Disable to select multiple categories') -}}
   </div>{{- '' -}}
-</fieldset>{{- '' -}}
\ No newline at end of file
+</fieldset>{{- '' -}}
diff --git a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/theme.html b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/theme.html
index 1fdaeac12..c17650808 100644
--- a/searx/templates/simple/preferences/theme.html
+++ b/searx/templates/simple/preferences/theme.html
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     </select>{{- '' -}}
   </div>{{- '' -}}
   <div class="description">
-    {{- _('Change SearXNG layout') -}}
+    {{- _('Change the layout of SearXNG') -}}
   </div>{{- '' -}}
 </fieldset>{{- '' -}}