\n\nQuick Guide: Use
\nmeilisearch(v0.56+) as the TypeScript client for Meilisearch v1.x. All write operations (document adds, setting changes, index creation) are asynchronous -- they return anEnqueuedTaskPromiseand are processed in a background queue. You MUST configurefilterableAttributesandsortableAttributeson the index before using filter/sort in search queries -- this triggers a full re-index. Useclient.index(\"name\")for a lazy reference (no network call) vsclient.getIndex(\"name\")which fetches from server. Use.waitTask()onEnqueuedTaskPromiseonly in scripts/seeds/tests -- never in request handlers.
<critical_requirements>
\n\n\nAll code must follow project conventions in CLAUDE.md (kebab-case, named exports, import ordering,
\nimport type, named constants)
(You MUST configure filterableAttributes on the index BEFORE using filter in search queries -- filters silently return no results if the attribute is not in filterableAttributes)
(You MUST configure sortableAttributes on the index BEFORE using sort in search queries -- sort on unconfigured attributes is silently ignored)
(You MUST NOT call .waitTask() in production request handlers -- it blocks the event loop polling Meilisearch until the task completes; use it only in scripts, seeds, and tests)
(You MUST set the primary key explicitly when documents lack an id field -- Meilisearch auto-infers primary key only on first document add, and wrong inference causes indexing failures on subsequent batches)
</critical_requirements>
\nAdditional resources:
\nAuto-detection: Meilisearch, meilisearch, MeiliSearch, meilisearch-js, client.index, addDocuments, updateDocuments, multiSearch, filterableAttributes, sortableAttributes, searchableAttributes, rankingRules, typoTolerance, tenant token, generateTenantToken, EnqueuedTaskPromise, waitTask, facets, _geoRadius, _geoBoundingBox, _geoPoint, instantsearch
\nWhen to use:
\nKey patterns covered:
\n_geoRadius, _geoBoundingBox, and distance sortingWhen NOT to use:
\n<decision_framework>
\nWhat kind of search do I need?\n-- Single index, text query? -> index.search(query, options)\n-- Multiple indexes, separate results? -> client.multiSearch({ queries })\n-- Multiple indexes, merged results? -> client.multiSearch({ federation: {}, queries })\n-- Browse/filter without text? -> index.search(\"\", { filter, sort }) (placeholder search)\nHow should users find data?\n-- Natural language, typo-tolerant? -> Use the `q` parameter (search)\n-- Exact attribute matching? -> Use `filter` parameter\n-- Both? -> Combine: search(\"query\", { filter: \"category = 'X'\" })\n-- Browsing without a query? -> Placeholder search: search(\"\", { filter, sort })\nHow should I paginate results?\n-- Infinite scroll / load more? -> Use offset + limit (default)\n-- Page numbers (page 1, 2, 3)? -> Use page + hitsPerPage\n-- NOTE: Default maxTotalHits is 1000 -- increase in pagination settings if needed\nHow should I handle async operations?\n-- Seed script / migration? -> .waitTask() is fine\n-- Test setup? -> .waitTask() to ensure data is ready\n-- API request handler? -> Fire-and-forget, return task UID to client\n-- Need confirmation? -> Return taskUid, let client poll GET /tasks/:uid\n</decision_framework>
\n<red_flags>
\nHigh Priority Issues:
\nfilterableAttributes / sortableAttributes -- filters silently return empty results, sorts are silently ignored.waitTask() in production request handlers -- blocks the event loop, causes request timeouts under loadMedium Priority Issues:
\nmaxTotalHits: 1000 pagination limit -- search silently caps results at 1000; increase via pagination.maxTotalHits in settings if you need deeper paginationAND/OR in filters without parentheses -- AND has higher precedence than OR, leading to unexpected filter resultsGotchas & Edge Cases:
\nfilterableAttributes must include _geo for geo search -- adding documents with _geo fields is not enough, the attribute must be explicitly listedclient.index(\"name\") does NOT create the index or verify it exists -- it returns a local reference; use client.createIndex(\"name\") to actually create itsearch(\"\")) is a valid \"placeholder search\" -- returns all documents matching filters, useful for browsing/faceted navigationno_space_left_on_device; delete finished tasks periodically_geo field format is strict: must be { lat: number, lng: number } -- longitude instead of lng causes invalid_document_geo_field errorshitsPerPage and page parameters override offset/limit -- do not mix both pagination styles in the same querymaxTotalHits is 1000 -- even with offset-based pagination, you cannot access documents beyond position 1000 without increasing this setting</red_flags>
\n<critical_reminders>
\n\n\nAll code must follow project conventions in CLAUDE.md (kebab-case, named exports, import ordering,
\nimport type, named constants)
(You MUST configure filterableAttributes on the index BEFORE using filter in search queries -- filters silently return no results if the attribute is not in filterableAttributes)
(You MUST configure sortableAttributes on the index BEFORE using sort in search queries -- sort on unconfigured attributes is silently ignored)
(You MUST NOT call .waitTask() in production request handlers -- it blocks the event loop polling Meilisearch until the task completes; use it only in scripts, seeds, and tests)
(You MUST set the primary key explicitly when documents lack an id field -- Meilisearch auto-infers primary key only on first document add, and wrong inference causes indexing failures on subsequent batches)
Failure to follow these rules will cause silent search failures, request timeouts, and indexing errors.
\n</critical_reminders>
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