Basic Search
MakerVault’s search is powered by SQLite FTS5 (full-text search). Results appear as you type with a 300ms debounce to keep the interface responsive.
What gets searched
Section titled “What gets searched”By default, search matches against:
- Filenames — The file’s name (without path)
- Tags — All tags applied to the file, including ancestor tag names
- Notes — Your personal notes on the file
- Source URLs — Purchase URLs and source information
- Bundle names — The bundle or product name a file came from
How to search
Section titled “How to search”Type in the search bar at the top of the file list. Results filter in real-time as you type.
MakerVault uses FTS5 prefix matching, so typing christ matches “Christmas”, “Christina”, etc.
Combining search with filters
Section titled “Combining search with filters”Search text works together with all other filters using AND logic. For example:
- Search “ornament” + Tag filter “Christmas” = files named “ornament” that are tagged “Christmas”
- Search “box” + File type “SVG” = SVG files with “box” in the name
Empty results
Section titled “Empty results”When no files match your search, MakerVault shows helpful suggestions:
- Try a different search term
- Remove active filters
- Check if you’re filtering by a specific folder
Performance
Section titled “Performance”Search returns results in under 30ms for libraries with 50,000+ files.