meilis

Meilis, also known as Meilisearch, is an open-source search engine developed by Meilisearch SAS. It is designed to be fast, relevant, and easy to use, aiming to provide a seamless search experience for applications and websites. Meilis is built in Rust and focuses on developer experience, offering a simple API and straightforward setup.

Key features of Meilis include its high-speed indexing and searching capabilities, enabling instant results even with large datasets. It boasts a robust typo tolerance, allowing users to find relevant results even with spelling errors. Meilis also supports features like faceted search, custom ranking of results, and synonym management to enhance search relevance. Its search-as-you-type functionality is a notable aspect, providing real-time suggestions as the user types.

Meilis is often compared to other search engines like Elasticsearch and Algolia. However, its primary differentiators are its simplicity and focus on developer productivity. It is designed to be set up and integrated with minimal configuration, making it an attractive option for projects where rapid development and ease of use are prioritized. Meilis can be deployed as a standalone server or integrated into various programming languages through its SDKs. The project is actively developed with a strong community contributing to its growth and improvement.