Search
Find any entity across the platform using global search and typeahead.
Global search
The search bar in the header provides instant access to all searchable content. Press / from any page to focus the search bar.
Typeahead suggestions
As you type (minimum 2 characters), the search bar shows up to 12 instant suggestions with type badges. Results are grouped by entity type and ranked by relevance.
Searchable entities
| Entity type | What's searched |
|---|---|
| Investigation | Title, description |
| Study | Title, description |
| Process | Name, notes, category |
| Sample | Name, material type, characteristics |
| Protocol | Title, summary, category |
| Person | Name, email, affiliation |
| Group | Name, description |
| Task | Title, description |
| Analysis | Name, description, pipeline type |
Full search results
Click "View all results" from the typeahead, or press Enter, to see the full results page. The results page supports:
- Type filter — Show only specific entity types
- Date range — Filter by creation date
- Group filter — Scope results to a specific group
- Pagination — Browse through large result sets
Access-aware results
Search results respect access control. You will only see entities you have permission to view based on your group memberships and role. Admin users see all entities.