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A minimal Android app with one search box that opens Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu or Bilibili search results directly, skipping their recommendation feeds.

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What is it?

Seen is an Android utility for people who open short-video and content apps to look something up and end up scrolling recommendations instead. You type a query once, pick a platform, and the app jumps straight to that platform's search results page.

For each platform, Seen first tries to open the installed app through its deep link to the search page. If the app is not installed or the link fails, it falls back to the platform's web search in the browser. Bilibili is tried by package name across its mainland, international and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan builds.

The app keeps a local search history of up to 20 unique entries that can be cleared or tapped to refill the input. It requests no runtime permissions, makes no network calls of its own, and stores history only on the device. Deep link schemes are centralized in one file, so they can be updated when platforms change them.

Key features

  • 01Single search box that opens Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu or Bilibili results.
  • 02Deep links open the installed app first, with browser web search as fallback.
  • 03Bilibili domestic, international and HK/Macau/Taiwan builds are matched by package name.
  • 04Local search history with de-duplication, a 20-item cap, tap-to-refill and clearing.
  • 05Light and dark themes that follow the system setting.
  • 06Requests no runtime permissions and stores data only on the device.

Use cases

  • Looking up a quick answer on Xiaohongshu without browsing the home feed.
  • Searching Zhihu or Bilibili for a specific question or video title.
  • Comparing results for the same keyword across several platforms in one place.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the latest APK from the Releases page

  2. 2

    Build the debug APK from source (requires JDK 17 and Android SDK 34)

    bash ./gradlew :app:assembleDebug

Things to know

  • Android only; there is no iOS or desktop version.
  • Deep links into Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu and Bilibili may need a logged-in account, otherwise the app may land on a home or login page.
  • Landing on the right search results in third-party apps has not been verified on real devices.

In collections

Privacy & local-first toolsAndroid apps & phone tools

Topics

#android#kotlin#search#deep-link#focus#digital-wellbeing#privacy

FAQ

What is Seen?
A minimal Android app with one search box that opens Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu or Bilibili search results directly, skipping their recommendation feeds. Seen is an Android utility for people who open short-video and content apps to look something up and end up scrolling recommendations instead. You type a query once, pick a platform, and the app jumps straight to that platform's search results page.
Is Seen free to use? What license does it have?
Seen is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Seen still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Seen was on Nov 7, 2026.
What can I use Seen for?
Looking up a quick answer on Xiaohongshu without browsing the home feed. Searching Zhihu or Bilibili for a specific question or video title. Comparing results for the same keyword across several platforms in one place.
How do I install Seen?
Download the latest APK from the Releases page Build the debug APK from source (requires JDK 17 and Android SDK 34): bash ./gradlew :app:assembleDebug
Where can I get Seen?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/HauUhang/Seen

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