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Search fallback

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#1,187 opened on Apr 2, 2025

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Describe the feature you'd like

Hi, and thanks for developing Hoarder, it's great.

Could a fallback search method be added, in case where Meilisearch is either not installed or not currently available ? This fallback would only support the most basic functionalities, such as search in bookmarks titles only.

Describe the benefits this would bring to existing Hoarder users

Although the benefits of using external tools for deep, complex searches are impressive, I believe Hoarder would be much more accessible if a lighter version, such as the one presented in the minimal installation of the docs, could work on its own.

Currently, if Meilisearch is not available, the only option that I'm aware of to browse your bookmarks is to scroll and open lists, using your mouse. If a very simple search functionality was available as a fallback, users on lower grade hardware could still browse their bookmarks. Again, I'm picturing search in bookmarks title only, not in the content.

Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means?

No (search does not work at all without Meilisearch, although it is not a hard requirement as Hoarder still loads without).

Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue?

  • I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundamental request

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