Search¶

The main search and browse interface for discovering datasets in the CKAN portal.

Overview¶

The dataset search page provides:

• Full-text search across datasets
• Faceted filtering (organization, tags, format, etc.)
• Sorting options
• Pagination
• Search result statistics

URL Pattern¶

GET /dataset
GET /dataset?q={query}
GET /dataset?organization={org}&tags={tag}&res_format={format}

Examples:

http://localhost:5000/dataset
http://localhost:5000/dataset?q=environment
http://localhost:5000/dataset?organization=epa&tags=climate

Purpose¶

The search page is the primary way users discover datasets. It should:

• Provide powerful search capabilities
• Offer intuitive filtering options
• Display relevant results clearly
• Guide users to refine their search

Actions Available¶

Customization Notes¶

Search Configuration¶

Configure search behavior in CKAN config:

ckan.datasets_per_page = 20
ckan.facets = organization groups tags res_format license_id
ckan.search.show_all_types = False

Facet Customization¶

Modify which facets appear:

# In plugin or config
ckan.facets = custom_facet1 custom_facet2 organization tags

Related Pages¶

• Dataset Read - View individual dataset
• Dataset Create - Create new dataset
• Organization Read - Filter by organization
• Group Read - Filter by group