Intelligent Search Guide
Learn how to master Beloga's powerful search capabilities to find exactly what you need.
Basic Search
Default Search
When you don't include any source mentions, Beloga automatically searches both your library and the web:
- "quantum computing" - Searches both @Web and @Library
- "project updates" - Finds relevant content across all sources
Understanding Source Types
You can mention sources anywhere in your search to narrow down where to look:
Web Search (@Web)
Search across the internet with precision using @Web.
Examples
- "latest developments in AI" @Web
- "research papers" @Web "quantum computing"
Personal Notes (@Library)
Access your personal notes quickly with @Library.
Examples
- "meeting minutes" @Library
- "project ideas" #research @Library
Bookmarks (@Library)
Search through your saved bookmarks using @Library.
Examples
- "machine learning" @Library
- #AI @Library "deep learning"
File Search (@Library)
Find documents and files in your library with @Library.
Examples
- "quarterly report" @Library
- !important-doc.pdf @Library
Advanced Search Operators
Document References
Using Document References
Reference specific documents using the ! operator:
- !document-name.pdf - Reference a specific file
- !meeting-notes.md - Reference a specific note
- !research-paper.pdf - Reference a specific paper
Using Hashtags
Using Hashtags
Organize and filter content with hashtags:
- #project - Project-related content
- #research - Research materials
- #meeting - Meeting notes
- #important - Priority items
Combining Sources
You can combine multiple sources or let Beloga search everything by default.
Examples
- "quantum computing" - Searches all sources
- "quantum computing" @Web @Library #research - Explicitly searches both sources
Using Filters
Refine your searches with powerful filters:
- Filter by hashtag
- ! - Reference specific document
- @type - Filter by content type
- @confidence - Filter by AI confidence score
Search Tips
Pro Tips
- Let Beloga search everything by default for broad results
- Add source mentions anywhere in your query to narrow results
- Use hashtags for better organization
- Reference specific documents when needed
- Check confidence scores for critical information
Examples
Research Query
Search Examples
Basic search: "machine learning fundamentals"
- Searches across all sources
Focused search: "machine learning" @Web @Library #research !reference-paper.pdf
- Explicitly searches specific sources with filters
Team Knowledge
Team Search Examples
Basic search: "project roadmap"
- Searches team content across all sources
Focused search: "project roadmap" @Library #team-alpha !project-brief.md
- Narrows search to specific team content
Best Practices
Search Efficiency
Search Tips
- Start with a simple search without source mentions
- Add source mentions anywhere in your query to narrow results
- Use hashtags to filter further
- Reference specific documents when needed
Advanced Techniques
Advanced Usage
- Use default search for broad exploration
- Add sources for focused results
- Combine hashtags thoughtfully
- Save frequent searches