Field Slug Search
Field Slug Search and Universal Search Improvements
Released: July 22, 2025 (announced) / August 19, 2025 (Ctrl+K enhancement)
What's New
Added ability to search field slugs for easier navigation and management, with enhanced universal search (Ctrl+K) supporting slug-based field searching.
Search Fields by Slug
Find fields quickly using their slug identifiers:
- Slug-Based Search: Search using internal field slugs (e.g., "field_123")
- Faster Navigation: Quickly locate specific fields
- Developer-Friendly: Useful when working with field IDs in formulas or APIs
- Easier Management: Manage fields more efficiently in large apps
Enhanced Universal Search (Ctrl+K)
The universal search has been significantly enhanced (August 19, 2025):
- Ctrl+K Shortcut: Quick access to universal search
- Field Search by Slug: Search fields using their slug identifiers
- Faster Navigation: Jump directly to fields, pages, tables, and more
- Comprehensive Coverage: Search across all builder elements
What You Can Search
- Fields: By name or slug
- Tables: By name
- Pages: By page name
- Components: By component name
- Settings: Builder configuration options
- Features: Find specific builder features
Common Use Cases
API Development
When working with the Tadabase API:
- Quickly find field slugs for API calls
- Verify field IDs from API responses
- Navigate to fields mentioned in API documentation
Formula and Equation Building
- Find field slugs when building equations
- Reference fields by their internal identifiers
- Verify you're using the correct field
Large App Management
- Navigate complex apps with hundreds of fields
- Find specific fields without scrolling through lists
- Jump directly to field settings
Keyboard Shortcut
Quick Access
Press Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+K (Mac) anywhere in the builder to open universal search. Start typing a field name or slug to find what you need.
Key Benefits
- Time Savings: Find fields instantly instead of browsing
- Developer Productivity: Essential for API and formula work
- Large App Support: Critical for apps with many fields
- Reduced Friction: Less clicking, more building
- Better Workflow: Stay in flow state without navigation interruptions
Related Search Improvements
Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - July 22, 2025, August 19, 2025
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