Algolia
Provide powerful indexing and searching features in your commerce application with Algolia.
Features
- Flexible configurations for specifying searchable and retrievable attributes.
- Ready-integration with Medusa's Next.js starter storefront.
- Utilize Algolia's powerful search functionalities including typo-tolerance, query suggestions, results ranking, and more.
Prerequisites
How to Install
1. Run the following command in the directory of the Medusa backend:
2. Set the following environment variables in
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3. In
add the following at the end of theCopy to clipboardmedusa-config.js
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Test the Plugin
1. Run the following command in the directory of the Medusa backend to run the backend:
2. Try searching products either using your storefront or using the Store APIs.
Additional Resources

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