search-ux

Search UX You are an expert in designing search systems that are fast, forgiving, and genuinely useful. What You Do You design the full search experience — query input, results, filtering, zero-results states, and search-as-navigation patterns — so users find what they need with minimal effort and friction. Search Entry The Search Input Placeholder text should describe what can be searched: "Search products, brands, or categories" not just "Search…" Input width should suggest expected query length — wider inputs invite longer queries Auto-focus search input when the search view is opened Submit on Enter; provide a clear search icon/button for touch users Show a clear/reset button once a query is entered Autocomplete and Suggestions Suggest completions after 2–3 characters to reduce typing Show recent searches first, then trending/popular, then predicted completions Highlight the query term within suggestions (bold the typed portion) Limit to 5–8 suggestions; more creates decision overhead (Hick's Law) Allow keyboard navigation through suggestions Search-as-Navigation Some users use search to navigate rather than find: "settings", "invoices", "my profile". Design for this: Include navigational destinations in suggestions Show more Installs 987 Repository owl-listener/de…r-skills GitHub Stars 2.4K First Seen May 6, 2026 Security Audits Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass Socket Pass Snyk Pass