Umbraco Search Provider

What is it?

A Search Provider integrates custom search functionality into Umbraco's backoffice search bar. It enables users to search custom data sources alongside built-in content, media, and members. The provider implements a search method that returns paginated results matching the user's query.

Documentation

Always fetch the latest docs before implementing:

• Extension Types: https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/extend-your-project/backoffice-extensions/extending-overview/extension-types
• Foundation: https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/extend-your-project/backoffice-extensions/foundation
• Extension Registry: https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/extend-your-project/backoffice-extensions/extending-overview/extension-registry

Related Foundation Skills

• Repository Pattern: For data access in search providers

  • Reference skill: umbraco-repository-pattern

• Context API: For accessing contexts within the provider

  • Reference skill: umbraco-context-api