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algolia-search
Expert patterns for Algolia search implementation, indexing strategies, React InstantSearch, and relevance tuning Use when: adding search to, algolia, instantsearch, search api, search functionality.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific patterns and strategies for implementing Algolia search that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires algolia account access. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 30,138 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Algolia Search Integration Patterns React InstantSearch with Hooks Modern React InstantSearch setup using hooks for type-ahead search. Uses react-instantsearch-hooks-web package with algoliasearch client. Widgets are components that can be customized with classnames. Key hooks: useSearchBox: Search input handling useHits: Access search results useRefinementList: Facet filtering usePagination: Result pagination useInstantSearch: Full state access Next.js Server-Side Rendering SSR integration for Next.js with react-instantsearch-nextjs package. Use <InstantSearchNext> instead of <InstantSearch> for SSR. Supports both Pages Router and App Router (experimental). Key considerations: Set dynamic = 'force-dynamic' for fresh results Handle URL synchronization with routing prop Use getServerState for initial state Data Synchronization and Indexing Indexing strategies for keeping Algolia in sync with your data. Three main approaches: 1. Full Reindexing - Replace entire index (expensive) 2. Full Record Updates - Replace individual records 3. Partial Updates - Update specific attributes only Best practices: Batch records (ideal: 10MB, 1K-10K records per batch) Use incremental updates when possible partialUpdateObjects for attribute-only changes Avoid deleteBy (computationally expensive) ⚠️ Sharp Edges Issue Severity Solution ------- ---------- ---------- Issue critical See docs Issue high See docs Issue medium See docs Issue medium See docs Issue medium See docs Issue medium See docs Issue medium See docs Issue medium See docs
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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