> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase/optional-components/varbase-search.md).

# Varbase Search

Provides search configuration, and offering search capabilities.

## Varbase Search Module

{% hint style="info" %}
Varbase searching features are bundled through the **Varbase Search** module.\
GitHub: <https://github.com/Vardot/varbase_search>\
Drupal.org: <https://www.drupal.org/project/varbase_search>

After building a project using the `varbase-project` template, you can see the code of the **Varbase Search** module in:
{% endhint %}

```
project_directory
|-- docroot
    |-- modules
        |-- contrib
            |-- varbase_search
```

Brings in the following core and contributed modules to your site:

| Module                                                           | Purpose                                                                                    |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [**Search API**](https://www.drupal.org/project/search_api)      | Provides a generic framework for modules offering search capabilities.                     |
| [**Database Search**](https://www.drupal.org/project/search_api) | Offers an implementation of the Search API that uses database tables for indexing content. |