Global search
BCMS provides a powerful, unified Global Search experience accessible from anywhere inside the CMS. It helps you find content fast: entries, media, templates, widgets, and even groups - regardless of where you are in your workflow.
How to open global search
Click the Search icon in the top-left sidebar
Or press ⌘+K (Mac) / Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) anywhere inside the CMS
This opens the search modal instantly, even if you're editing content or inside settings.
How search works
Under the hood, BCMS uses fuzzy searching. This means even partial matches or slight misspellings will still return useful results.
Global Search indexes:
Entries (by title and description)
Media (by name and alt text)
Templates (admin-only)
Widgets (admin-only)
Groups (admin-only)
Search results include links that take you directly to the relevant page (e.g., the specific entry or media file).
Example
Typing hero image may return:
Media file:
hero-banner.jpgEntry:
Homepage hero sectionWidget:
HeroWithCTABlock
Local vs. global search
BCMS also provides localized search inputs:
Entries list pages: Each template view has a search input to quickly filter entries
Media manager: Built-in search for media files and folders
These scoped searches are instant and filtered by the current page context.
Permissions & results
Admin users see everything (entries, templates, groups, widgets, media)
Non-admin users only see results they have access to (e.g., their entries and media)
This ensures Global Search remains secure and contextual per user role.
Performance
Global search fetches all data once and caches it. This means:
Fast response after the initial load
Minimal network usage
Automatically updates with real-time changes if sockets are enabled
Summary
Press ⌘+K / Ctrl+K to open from anywhere
Find entries, media, templates, widgets, and groups
Supports fuzzy matching
Admins see more
Blazing fast after first load
Global search is one of the fastest ways to jump around a large CMS instance without leaving your keyboard.