SearchBar.md

title	SearchBar Component
description	Documentation for the SearchBar component
detail_level	Component details
tags	component UI search
revised	false

SearchBar Component

The SearchBar is the primary command input mechanism in meows.space. It serves as the main entry point for user interaction, allowing users to enter commands and parameters.

Structure

The SearchBar consists of three main sub-components:

1. ProviderSelect - A dropdown for choosing search engines
2. CommandInput - The main text field with parsing and suggestions
3. ActionBar - Contains execute/clear/settings buttons

Functionality

Command Input

The CommandInput field accepts text input from the user and performs real-time parsing to identify:

• Command keywords
• Parameters
• Special operators

Auto-suggestions

As users type, the component provides suggestions based on:

• Command history
• Available commands
• Parameter hints

Provider Selection

The ProviderSelect dropdown allows users to:

• Choose default search engines
• Override the default search provider for the current command
• Access recently used providers

Action Controls

The ActionBar provides buttons for:

• Executing the current command
• Clearing the input field
• Accessing settings
• Viewing command history

Technical Implementation

The SearchBar implements several key features:

• Real-time command parsing
• Command validation
• Parameter extraction
• History tracking
• Focus management

Related Components

• ServiceGrid Component
• LabelBar Component
• ServiceBuilder Component

Usage in Pages

The SearchBar appears on multiple pages:

• Main Search (/)
• Inventory (/personal)
• Global Catalog (/catalog)