> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tensorstax.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Semantic Search

> Intelligent search for models, errors, and context across your dbt project

<img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://i.imgur.com/VTQMPf0.gif" alt="Semantic Search in Action" />

<img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://i.imgur.com/VTQMPf0.gif" alt="Semantic Search in Action" />

## Overview

Semantic Search provides an intelligent search experience that goes beyond simple file name matching. Search for errors, ask questions about models, or find files by context - all processed in real-time with no pre-built indexes.

## How It Works

The search bar understands natural language queries and semantic context:

* **Error Search**: Type error messages to quickly locate the problematic files
* **Contextual Queries**: Ask questions about models and their functionality
* **File Name Search**: Traditional file name searches work seamlessly
* **Macro Discovery**: Find macros by describing what they do

## Performance

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="clock" title="Medium Projects">
    **Under 500ms** - Fast results for typical dbt projects
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="database" title="Large Projects">
    **Under 5 seconds** - Even projects with 1000s of files return results quickly
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Real-Time Processing

<Note>
  **No indexes stored** - Everything is computed in memory to ensure the most up-to-date results. Changes to your project are immediately searchable without rebuilding indexes.
</Note>

## Search Examples

### Error Detection

* Type error messages from your dbt runs
* The search will identify which specific files contain the errors
* Get direct navigation to problematic code

### Model Questions

* "Find the model that calculates customer lifetime value"
* "Show me models that use the orders table"
* "Which model handles revenue calculations"

### Macro Discovery

* "Find macro that formats dates"
* "Show me the macro for data quality checks"
* "Macro that handles null values"

### File Search

* Standard file name searches work alongside semantic queries
* Partial names and patterns are supported
* Case-insensitive matching

## Key Features

* **Context-Aware**: Understands the purpose and functionality of your models
* **Error-Focused**: Quickly pinpoint files causing build failures
* **No Maintenance**: No indexes to rebuild or maintain
* **Always Current**: Searches reflect your latest code changes immediately
* **Natural Language**: Ask questions in plain English

<Tip>
  Try combining different search approaches - you can search for errors, then follow up with contextual questions about the affected models.
</Tip>