implement comprehensive search functionality #26
Description
currently, sealnotes lacks robust search capabilities, making it difficult for users to find specific notes or content as their collection grows. implementing a comprehensive search feature would significantly improve usability and help users quickly locate their information.
proposed feature
implement a search system that:
- allows searching across all notes (titles and content)
- provides real-time search results as users type
- supports basic search operators (quotes for exact phrases, etc.)
- highlights matching terms in search results
- maintains client-side encryption and privacy throughout
user benefits
- quickly locate specific notes or information
- efficiently manage larger collections of notes
- reduce time spent manually browsing through notes
- maintain privacy as all search operations happen client-side
technical considerations
- implement client-side indexing for performance
- ensure search works with encrypted content without compromising security
- optimize for performance with large note collections
- consider fuzzy matching for typo tolerance
- implement proper keyboard navigation for search results
- ensure accessibility compliance
priority
medium-high - this significantly improves usability as note collections grow
questions
- should we implement advanced search filters (by date, tags, etc.)?
- should we implement a dedicated search page or an omnipresent search bar?
- how can we optimize search performance for larger note collections?
- should we consider implementing full-text search capabilities?