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Closed Alpha

FluxPlay is currently in Closed Alpha. This documentation is a work in progress and may be incomplete or out of date. Features, UI, and APIs are subject to change without notice. For access inquiries, please contact [email protected].

SEARCH

FluxPlay's universal search provides high-speed, cross-library discovery with powerful filtering and sorting options.

Search Overview

Search across all your libraries simultaneously. Find movies, TV shows, music, books, and more from a single search bar.

Cross-library searchReal-time resultsFuzzy matchingFilter by typeSort options

Search Engines

PostgreSQL

Default

Built-in full-text search using PostgreSQL. No additional setup required.

  • Works out of the box
  • Good for small-medium libraries
  • Basic fuzzy matching
  • No extra dependencies

Meilisearch

Optional

High-performance search engine for large libraries with advanced features.

  • Instant search results
  • Typo-tolerant queries
  • Faceted filtering
  • Recommended for 10k+ items

Using Search

Search Features

Quick Search

Press / or click the search bar to start typing

/

Library Filter

Limit results to specific libraries

Dropdown

Type Filter

Show only Movies, TV, Music, etc.

Tabs

Filters & Sorting

Filter Options

  • Library / Collection
  • Media Type (Movie, TV, Music...)
  • Genre
  • Year / Release Date
  • Rating (MPAA, age ratings)
  • Watch Status (Watched, Unwatched)
  • Quality (4K, HDR, etc.)

Sort Options

  • Relevance (default for searches)
  • Title (A-Z, Z-A)
  • Date Added (Newest, Oldest)
  • Release Date
  • Rating (Highest, Lowest)
  • Duration
  • Random

Configuration (Admins)

Search Settings

Search EnginePostgreSQL or Meilisearch
Min CharactersMinimum query length
Results LimitMax results to show
Include ExtrasSearch behind-the-scenes, etc.

Meilisearch Setup

# docker-compose.yml
meilisearch:
  image: getmeili/meilisearch
  environment:
    - MEILI_MASTER_KEY=your_key
  ports:
    - "7700:7700"
  volumes:
    - ./meili_data:/meili_data

Search Tips

  • Use quotes for exact phrases: "breaking bad"
  • Partial titles work: "matrix" finds all Matrix movies
  • Search by actor, director, or genre names
  • Filters combine with search for precise results
  • Press Escape to clear search and close results