algolia-search
Expert patterns for Algolia search implementation, indexing strategies, React InstantSearch, and relevance tuning Use when: adding search to, algolia, instantsearch, search api, search functionality.
name:algolia-searchdescription:"Expert patterns for Algolia search implementation, indexing strategies, React InstantSearch, and relevance tuning Use when: adding search to, algolia, instantsearch, search api, search functionality."source:vibeship-spawner-skills (Apache 2.0)
Algolia Search Integration
Patterns
React InstantSearch with Hooks
Modern React InstantSearch setup using hooks for type-ahead search.
Uses react-instantsearch-hooks-web package with algoliasearch client.
Widgets are components that can be customized with classnames.
Key hooks:
Next.js Server-Side Rendering
SSR integration for Next.js with react-instantsearch-nextjs package.
Use
Supports both Pages Router and App Router (experimental).
Key considerations:
Data Synchronization and Indexing
Indexing strategies for keeping Algolia in sync with your data.
Three main approaches:
Best practices:
⚠️ Sharp Edges
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