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Searchables Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
how do I use the searchables mod?
Just open any search bar in a mod that supports Searchables and start typing. You can type plain item names, or add filters like color:red or shape:square to narrow things down, and auto-complete suggestions will pop up as you type.
what does the searchables mod actually do?
It's a library mod that upgrades the search bars in other mods, letting you filter items by their components (like color or shape) instead of just matching names. On its own it adds nothing visible, so you need another mod that uses it to see any effect.
why doesn't searchables do anything when I install it?
Because it's a library mod, it has no standalone features. You need at least one other mod that hooks into Searchables for its search filters and auto-complete to appear anywhere in-game.
how do I filter items by color in searchables?
Type color: followed by the color name in the search bar, for example color:red. Auto-complete will suggest valid color values as you type, so you don't have to guess the exact spelling.
how do I filter items by shape?
Use the shape: prefix followed by the shape name, like shape:square. As with colors, the auto-complete dropdown will show you which shape values are available.
can I combine multiple searchables filters in one search?
Yes, you can chain filters together in a single query, such as shape:square color:red, to narrow results to items matching all of them. The more filters you add, the more precise the results become.
how do I know which mods support searchables filters?
Check whether the other mod's search bar shows auto-complete suggestions or accepts filter prefixes like color: or shape:. If it does, that mod has integrated Searchables; if not, its search is just plain text matching.
searchables auto-complete isn't showing up, what's wrong?
Auto-complete only appears in search bars from mods that actually integrate Searchables. If you're typing in a vanilla or non-integrated search bar, no suggestions will appear, so make sure you're using a supported mod's interface.
does searchables work with every mod's search bar?
No, only mods that explicitly add Searchables support get the filter and auto-complete features. Mods that don't integrate it will keep their original, simpler search behavior.
does searchables affect performance or cause lag?
Searchables itself is lightweight since it only powers search filtering and suggestions, so it shouldn't noticeably impact performance. If you do see lag, it's more likely coming from the mods using it or from a large number of items being indexed.