The feature proposes an enhancement to Kagi's existing time zone conversion capability by adding personalized location settings. Currently, Kagi can convert time zones when users input queries like "6 PM PST to CET," but the suggestion aims to make this more user-centric by:
Adding a first-time setup prompt when users first use time conversion, allowing them to:
Set their primary location/city OR Configure seasonal time changes (summer/winter time)
Save these preferences for future conversions
OR Introducing a dedicated bang command (!tc) for quick time conversions
For reference
This would streamline the current workflow by eliminating the need to use external tools like Google or World Time Buddy for simple time conversions.
Here's how users would interact with the enhanced feature:
First-time usage:
- User types "6 PM PST" or "!tc 6 PM PST"
- Kagi displays a one-time dialog: "Would you like to set up personalized time conversion?"
- User enters their city/location and optional timezone preferences
- Result shows: "6 PM PST is 9 PM EST in [User's City]"
Subsequent usage:
- Quick conversion using bang command: "!tc 6 PM PST"
- Direct time input: "6 PM PST"
- Results automatically show conversion to user's preset timezone
Current implementations:
Google (shown above) uses location data to provide instant conversions
World Time Buddy requires manual scanning of multiple timezones:
Kagi's current implementation:
The proposed enhancement would build upon Kagi's existing conversion feature by adding user preferences and a more streamlined command, making it more personalized and efficient for regular use. This would eliminate the need to visually scan through multiple time zones or use external tools, while still maintaining the simplicity of Kagi's current interface.
