# Search
guidebook includes built-in full-text search.
## How It Works
A search index is generated during build. Users can search using the search box in the sidebar.
## Features
- Full-text search across all pages
- Instant results as you type
- Keyboard navigation (arrow keys, Enter)
- Highlights matching content
## Search Index
The search index is stored in `search_index.json` in the output directory.
For large books, the initial build may take a few seconds to generate the index.
## Hot Reload Note
During development (`guidebook serve`), the search index is not regenerated on every change to improve rebuild speed. Restart the server to update the search index.