Searching Actions

Learn how to efficiently find and filter your actions using the search functionality.

Overview

The Actions search feature allows you to quickly locate specific actions from your list, making it easy to manage large numbers of questions and prompts. Actions are automatically sorted with the most recently created or updated items appearing first, helping you easily access your latest work.

How to Search

Basic Search

1. Navigate to the Actions section in your dashboard
2. Locate the search box at the top of the actions list
3. Type part of an action identifier you want to find
4. View results instantly as you type

Search Features

• Real-time filtering: Results update automatically as you type
• Case-insensitive: Search works regardless of uppercase or lowercase letters
• Partial matching: Find actions by typing part of their identifier
• Instant results: No need to press Enter or click a search button

Search Tips

Effective Search Strategies

Use identifier keywords: Search by parts of the action identifier name

• Example: Typing name will find actions like customer_name, full_name, etc.

Be specific when needed: Use more specific terms to narrow down results

• Example: Type customer to find all customer-related actions

Start with common terms: Begin with broad terms and add more specific words

• Example: Start with phone then add number to find phone_number

What You Can Search For

The search function looks through:

• Action identifiers: The unique names you gave to your actions
• Exact matches: Actions with identifiers that contain your search term

What Search Doesn't Include

Currently, search only works with action identifiers, not:

• Question text content
• Instructions or examples
• Action types

Managing Search Results

Working with Results

• Click any result to open and edit that action
• Clear search by deleting text from the search box to see all actions
• No results message appears if no actions match your search
• Automatic sorting: Results are ordered with the most recently updated actions first

Finding Recent Work

Since actions are sorted by when they were last updated, your newest or most recently edited questions will appear at the top of both the full list and search results.

Search Performance

• Debounced search: Results appear after you pause typing (1.5 seconds)
• Efficient filtering: Fast performance even with many actions
• Responsive interface: Search works smoothly across different devices

Troubleshooting

If Search Isn't Working

• Check spelling: Make sure you're typing the identifier correctly
• Try partial terms: Use just part of the identifier name
• Clear and retry: Clear the search box and try different terms
• Refresh the page: Reload if search appears to be stuck

Common Issues

• No results found: The search term doesn't match any action identifiers
• Too many results: Try being more specific with your search terms
• Slow results: Wait a moment after typing for the search to complete

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Quick Reference

Action	How To
Search for an action	Type in the search box at the top
Clear search	Delete text from search box
View all actions	Clear the search box completely
Open an action	Click on any search result

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This search functionality helps you work more efficiently with your actions, especially as your list grows larger over time.