TWIGZ Backend API Documentation

Overview

The Search API provides powerful search capabilities across all marketplace entities including stores, products, and customers. It supports real-time search, advanced filtering, search history, and intelligent autocomplete functionality. Location: convex/shared/search.ts

Search Types

Quick Search

Fast autocomplete search with limited results for instant feedback

Comprehensive Search

Full search with pagination, filtering, and sorting options

Advanced Search

Complex search with multiple filters, price ranges, and location-based filtering

Search History

Save and retrieve user search history for better UX

Quick Search

Performs fast search with limited results, perfect for autocomplete functionality.

query

string

required

Search query string

limit

number

Maximum results to return (default: 10)

const results = await convex.query(api.shared.search.quickSearch, {
  query: "pizza",
  limit: 5
});

{
  "suggestions": [
    { "text": "Mario's Pizza Palace", "type": "store", "id": "j123456789" },
    { "text": "Pizza Margherita", "type": "product", "id": "p123456789" },
    { "text": "Pepperoni Pizza", "type": "product", "id": "p987654321" }
  ]
}

Comprehensive Search

Performs full search with pagination and detailed results.

query

string

required

Search query string

type

'all' | 'customers' | 'stores' | 'products'

Filter by entity type (default: “all”)

categoryId

Id<'categories'>

Optional category filter applied to stores/products

paginationOpts

PaginationOptions

required

Pagination configuration with numItems and cursor

const searchResults = await convex.query(api.shared.search.search, {
  query: "italian restaurant",
  type: "stores",
  categoryId: "k123456789",
  paginationOpts: {
    numItems: 20,
    cursor: null
  }
});

{
  "results": [
    {
      "type": "store",
      "name": "Mario's Italian Kitchen",
      "id": "j123456789",
      "description": "Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Dubai"
    },
    {
      "type": "store",
      "name": "Luigi's Trattoria",
      "id": "j987654321",
      "description": "Family-owned Italian restaurant since 1995"
    },
    {
      "type": "product",
      "name": "Spaghetti Carbonara",
      "id": "p555666777",
      "description": "Classic Italian pasta with eggs, cheese, and pancetta"
    }
  ],
  "totalCount": 25,
  "isDone": false,
  "continueCursor": "eyJfaWQiOiJqOTg3NjU0MzIxIn0"
}

Advanced Search

Performs complex search with multiple filters and sorting options.

query

string

required

Search query string

filters

object

Advanced filter options:

Show Filter Fields

type

'customers' | 'stores' | 'products'

Constrain search to a specific entity type

categoryId

Id<'categories'>

Filter by category

storeId

Id<'stores'>

Filter products within a specific store

priceRange

{ min: number; max: number }

Inclusive price range filter (products only)

sortBy

'relevance' | 'name' | 'price_low' | 'price_high' | 'popularity'

Sort results (default: ‘relevance’)

paginationOpts

PaginationOptions

required

Pagination configuration

const advancedResults = await convex.query(api.shared.search.advancedSearch, {
  query: "pizza",
  filters: {
    type: "products",
    categoryId: "k123456789",
    priceRange: { min: 10, max: 30 },
    sortBy: "price_low"
  },
  paginationOpts: {
    numItems: 20,
    cursor: null
  }
});

{
  "results": [
    {
      "type": "product",
      "name": "Pizza Margherita",
      "id": "p123456789",
      "description": "Classic Italian pizza with fresh mozzarella",
      "price": 15.99,
      "rating": 4.8,
      "store": {
        "name": "Mario's Pizza",
        "city": "Dubai"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "product",
      "name": "Pepperoni Pizza",
      "id": "p987654321",
      "description": "Traditional pepperoni pizza with spicy salami",
      "price": 18.99,
      "rating": 4.6,
      "store": {
        "name": "Tony's Pizzeria",
        "city": "Dubai"
      }
    }
  ],
  "totalCount": 45,
  "isDone": false,
  "continueCursor": "eyJfaWQiOiJwOTg3NjU0MzIxIiwicHJpY2UiOjE4Ljk5fQ"
}

Save Search History

Save a user’s search query to their search history.

searchTerm

string

required

Search query text

searchType

'all' | 'customers' | 'stores' | 'products'

required

Search type that was used

resultCount

number

required

Number of results returned for this search

await convex.mutation(api.shared.search.saveSearchHistory, {
  searchTerm: "italian pizza",
  searchType: "products",
  resultCount: 42
});

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Get Search History

Retrieve user’s search history.

limit

number

Maximum number of history entries to return (default: 20)

const history = await convex.query(api.shared.search.getSearchHistory, {
  limit: 10
});

[
  {
    "_id": "sh123456789",
    "searchTerm": "italian pizza",
    "searchType": "products",
    "resultCount": 42,
    "_creationTime": 1640995200000,
    "customerAvatarUrl": "https://storage.convex.dev/john.jpg"
  },
  {
    "_id": "sh987654321",
    "searchTerm": "best restaurants dubai",
    "searchType": "stores",
    "resultCount": 17,
    "_creationTime": 1640994000000,
    "customerAvatarUrl": null
  }
]

Clear Search History

Clear all search history for the authenticated user.

await convex.mutation(api.shared.search.clearSearchHistory);

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Get Friends List

Get all mutual friends (customers who follow each other bidirectionally).

paginationOpts

PaginationOptions

required

Pagination configuration

const friends = await convex.query(api.shared.search.getFriends, {
  paginationOpts: { numItems: 20, cursor: null }
});

{
  "results": [
    {
      "_id": "c123456789",
      "name": "John Doe",
      "username": "johndoe",
      "avatarUrl": "https://storage.convex.dev/john.jpg",
      "followersCount": 45,
      "isActive": true,
      "friendsSince": 1640995800000
    },
    {
      "_id": "c987654321",
      "name": "Sarah Smith",
      "username": "sarahsmith",
      "avatarUrl": null,
      "followersCount": 32,
      "isActive": true,
      "friendsSince": 1640994600000
    }
  ],
  "totalCount": 2,
  "isDone": true,
  "continueCursor": null
}

Search Friends Only

Search among mutual friends (customers who follow each other bidirectionally).

query

string

required

Search query to find among mutual friends

paginationOpts

PaginationOptions

required

Pagination configuration

const friendResults = await convex.query(api.shared.search.searchFriends, {
  query: "john",
  paginationOpts: { numItems: 10, cursor: null }
});

{
  "results": [
    {
      "_id": "c123456789",
      "name": "John Doe",
      "username": "johndoe",
      "avatarUrl": "https://storage.convex.dev/john.jpg",
      "followersCount": 45,
      "isActive": true
    },
    {
      "_id": "c987654321",
      "name": "Sarah Smith",
      "username": "sarahsmith",
      "avatarUrl": null,
      "followersCount": 32,
      "isActive": true
    }
  ],
  "totalCount": 2,
  "isDone": true,
  "continueCursor": null
}

Get recent and frequent share recipients based on the user’s sharing history.

limit

number

Maximum number of recipients to return per category (default: 20)

const recipients = await convex.query(api.shared.search.getShareRecipients, {
  limit: 10
});

{
  "customerAvatarUrl": "https://storage.convex.dev/john.jpg",
  "recent": [
    {
      "_id": "c123456789",
      "name": "John Doe",
      "username": "johndoe",
      "avatarUrl": "https://storage.convex.dev/john.jpg",
      "lastSharedAt": 1640995800000,
      "shareCount": 3
    },
    {
      "_id": "c987654321",
      "name": "Sarah Smith",
      "username": "sarahsmith",
      "avatarUrl": null,
      "lastSharedAt": 1640994600000,
      "shareCount": 1
    }
  ],
  "frequent": [
    {
      "_id": "c555666777",
      "name": "Mike Johnson",
      "username": "mikejohnson",
      "avatarUrl": "https://storage.convex.dev/mike.jpg",
      "shareCount": 8,
      "lastSharedAt": 1640990000000
    },
    {
      "_id": "c123456789",
      "name": "John Doe",
      "username": "johndoe",
      "avatarUrl": "https://storage.convex.dev/john.jpg",
      "shareCount": 3,
      "lastSharedAt": 1640995800000
    }
  ]
}

Test Search

Test search functionality with sample results (development/debugging).

query

string

required

Search query to test

type

'all' | 'customers' | 'stores' | 'products'

Search type filter

const testResult = await convex.query(api.shared.search.testSearch, {
  query: "pizza",
  type: "all"
});

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Search completed successfully",
  "resultCount": 15,
  "sampleResults": [
    "Mario's Pizza Palace",
    "Pizza Margherita",
    "Tony's Pizzeria",
    "Pepperoni Pizza Special"
  ]
}

Search Component Examples

Complete search implementations for your frontend:

import { useState, useEffect, useMemo } from 'react';
import { useQuery, useMutation } from 'convex/react';
import { api } from './convex/_generated/api';
import { debounce } from 'lodash';

interface SearchComponentProps {
  onResultSelect?: (result: any) => void;
  placeholder?: string;
  searchType?: 'all' | 'stores' | 'products' | 'customers';
}

function SearchComponent({ onResultSelect, placeholder = "Search...", searchType = "all" }: SearchComponentProps) {
  const [query, setQuery] = useState('');
  const [showResults, setShowResults] = useState(false);
  const [showHistory, setShowHistory] = useState(false);

  // Quick search for autocomplete
  const quickResults = useQuery(
    api.shared.search.quickSearch,
    query.length > 2 ? { query, limit: 8 } : "skip"
  );

  // Search history
  const searchHistory = useQuery(api.shared.search.getSearchHistory, { limit: 5 });
  const saveSearch = useMutation(api.shared.search.saveSearchHistory);

  // Debounced search to avoid too many queries
  const debouncedSetQuery = useMemo(
    () => debounce((value: string) => setQuery(value), 300),
    []
  );

  const handleInputChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => {
    const value = e.target.value;
    debouncedSetQuery(value);
    setShowResults(value.length > 2);
    setShowHistory(value.length === 0);
  };

  const handleResultClick = async (result: any) => {
    setShowResults(false);
    setShowHistory(false);
    
    // Save to search history
    if (query.length > 2) {
      await saveSearch({
        searchTerm: query,
        searchType,
        resultCount: (quickResults?.suggestions?.length ?? 0)
      });
    }
    
    onResultSelect?.(result);
  };

  const handleHistoryClick = (historyItem: any) => {
    setQuery(historyItem.query);
    setShowHistory(false);
    setShowResults(true);
  };

  return (
    <div className="relative w-full">
      <div className="relative">
        <input
          type="text"
          placeholder={placeholder}
          onChange={handleInputChange}
          onFocus={() => setShowHistory(query.length === 0)}
          onBlur={() => {
            // Delay hiding to allow clicks on results
            setTimeout(() => {
              setShowResults(false);
              setShowHistory(false);
            }, 200);
          }}
          className="w-full p-3 pl-10 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-blue-500"
        />
        <div className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 transform -translate-y-1/2">
          <svg className="w-5 h-5 text-gray-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M21 21l-6-6m2-5a7 7 0 11-14 0 7 7 0 0114 0z" />
          </svg>
        </div>
      </div>

      {/* Search Results */}
      {showResults && quickResults && quickResults.suggestions?.length > 0 && (
        <div className="absolute z-10 w-full mt-1 bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-lg shadow-lg max-h-96 overflow-y-auto">
          <div className="p-2 text-xs text-gray-500 border-b">
            {quickResults.suggestions.length} results for "{query}"
          </div>
          {quickResults.suggestions.map((result, index) => (
            <div
              key={`${result.type}-${result.id}`}
              onClick={() => handleResultClick(result)}
              className="p-3 hover:bg-gray-50 cursor-pointer border-b last:border-b-0"
            >
              <div className="flex items-center space-x-3">
                <div className="flex-shrink-0">
                  {result.type === 'store' && <span className="text-blue-500">🏪</span>}
                  {result.type === 'product' && <span className="text-green-500">📦</span>}
                  {result.type === 'customer' && <span className="text-purple-500">👤</span>}
                </div>
                <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                  <p className="text-sm font-medium text-gray-900 truncate">
                    {result.name}
                  </p>
                  <p className="text-xs text-gray-500 capitalize">
                    {result.type}
                  </p>
                </div>
              </div>
            </div>
          ))}
        </div>
      )}

      {/* Search History */}
      {showHistory && searchHistory && searchHistory.length > 0 && (
        <div className="absolute z-10 w-full mt-1 bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-lg shadow-lg">
          <div className="p-2 text-xs text-gray-500 border-b">
            Recent searches
          </div>
          {searchHistory.map((item) => (
            <div
              key={item._id}
              onClick={() => handleHistoryClick(item)}
              className="p-3 hover:bg-gray-50 cursor-pointer border-b last:border-b-0 flex items-center space-x-3"
            >
              <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-gray-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
              </svg>
              <span className="text-sm text-gray-700">{item.query}</span>
              <span className="text-xs text-gray-400 ml-auto">
                {item.searchCount > 1 && `${item.searchCount}x`}
              </span>
            </div>
          ))}
        </div>
      )}
    </div>
  );
}

export default SearchComponent;

Search Features

Real-time Results

Instant search results as users type with debounced queries

Search History

Save and display user search history for better UX

Advanced Filters

Filter by category, location, price range, and more

Smart Sorting

Sort by relevance, price, rating, date, or alphabetically

Error Handling

Empty search query

Status Code: 400

{
  "error": "Search query cannot be empty",
  "minLength": 1
}

Invalid search type

Status Code: 400

{
  "error": "Invalid search type",
  "validTypes": ["all", "customers", "stores", "products"]
}

Search service unavailable

Status Code: 503

{
  "error": "Search service temporarily unavailable",
  "retryAfter": 30
}

Search results are automatically indexed and updated in real-time as data changes. The search system supports fuzzy matching and handles typos gracefully.

Use quick search for autocomplete functionality and comprehensive search for full search pages. Save frequently searched terms to improve user experience.

Shared Functions

Store Management

Customer Experience

Admin & Platform

HTTP Endpoints

Development

Search

Overview

Search Types

Quick Search

Comprehensive Search

Advanced Search

Search History

Quick Search

Comprehensive Search

Advanced Search

Save Search History

Get Search History

Clear Search History

Get Friends List

Search Friends Only

Test Search

Search Component Examples

Search Features

Real-time Results

Search History

Advanced Filters

Smart Sorting

Error Handling

Shared Functions

Store Management

Customer Experience

Admin & Platform

HTTP Endpoints

Development

​Overview

​Search Types

Quick Search

Comprehensive Search

Advanced Search

Search History

​Quick Search

​Comprehensive Search

​Advanced Search

​Save Search History

​Get Search History

​Clear Search History

​Get Friends List

​Search Friends Only

​Get Share Recipients

​Test Search

​Search Component Examples

​Search Features

Real-time Results

Search History

Advanced Filters

Smart Sorting

​Error Handling

Overview

Search Types

Quick Search

Comprehensive Search

Advanced Search

Save Search History

Get Search History

Clear Search History

Get Friends List

Search Friends Only

Get Share Recipients

Test Search

Search Component Examples

Search Features

Error Handling