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Meilisearch API

The Meilisearch API provides developers with a fast, open-source search solution, enabling efficient search integration for web apps, AI systems, and e-commerce platforms.

Developed by Meilisearch SAS

99.90%Uptime
50msLatency
56.7kStars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Adds or updates documents in a search index

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:7700/indexes/{index}/documents
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:7700/indexes/{index}/documents' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "documents": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "genre": "fantasy",
      "title": "Alice in Wonderland"
    }
  ]
}
Expected Response
{
  "status": "enqueued",
  "taskUid": 123,
  "indexUid": "books"
}
Version:v1
Limit:1000 documents/second
Real-World Applications
  • Enhancing search functionality in web applicationsOptimized Capability
  • Implementing AI and machine learning retrieval systemsOptimized Capability
  • Creating applications with embedded search featuresOptimized Capability
  • Building e-commerce solutions with powerful product search capabilitiesOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Fast and scalable with low-latency searches
  • ✓ Typo tolerance and advanced ranking algorithms
  • ✓ Multi-language support with easy integration
  • ✓ Open-source with official SDKs for multiple languages
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limits are not clearly defined for self-hosting
  • ✗ Requires management of hosting infrastructure if not using cloud
  • ✗ API documentation could be improved for advanced use cases
  • ✗ Limited native support for complex query logic compared to some competitors

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered subscription model with free tier, pay-as-you-go options
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
10 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, Python, Go, Java, PHP, Ruby, .NET, Swift, Dart, Rust
Time to Hello World

Minutes to a few hours depending on hosting choice and integration complexity

Rate Limit

Depends on plan; self-hosting limited by server resources; cloud plans up to 1000 requests/sec

Free Tier Usage

Free tier available with up to 10,000 documents and 100,000 search requests per month on Meilisearch Cloud

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing fast, typo-tolerant search with simple integration and multi-language support

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring complex query logic or advanced analytics directly in search engine

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#instant-search#search-engine

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