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Backstage Search

What is it?​

Backstage Search lets you find the right information you are looking for in the Backstage ecosystem.

Features​

  • A search that lets you bring your own search engine.
  • A search that lets you extend it by creating collators for easily indexing content from plugins and other sources.
  • A search that lets you create composable search page experiences.
  • A search that lets you customize the look and feel of each search result.

See the more detailed architecture and tech stack.

Project roadmap​

No current plans. Check Backstage issues labeled search for community-led ideas and initiatives.

Supported​

The following sections show the plugins and search engines currently supported by Backstage Search.

PluginSupport Status
Software Catalog✅
TechDocs✅
Stack Overflow✅

Search engines​

See Backstage Search Architecture to get an overview of how the search engines are used.

Search EnginesSupport Status
Elasticsearch/OpenSearch✅
Lunr✅
PostgresCommunity ✅

Reach out to us if you want to chat about support for more plugin integrations and search engines.

Get involved​

For any questions, feedback, or to help move search forward, reach out to us in the #search channel of our Discord chatroom.