API parameters
API parameters
A reference for all Algolia APIs.
Take control of search with Algolia’s API parameters.
Use an API client to adjust API parameters that affect search results, filtering options, result presentation, and more.
Parameters
Search
| Parameter | Scope | Description |
|---|---|---|
query | Index settings | The text used to search an index |
similarQuery | Index settings | Overrides the query parameter and performs a more generic search to find “similar results |
Attributes
…Understanding scope
Each Algolia API parameter has one of three scopes.| Scope | Modify with | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Index settings | setSettings method | Determine the default settings for an index |
| Query parameters | search method | Their effect is temporary, affecting only the current query |
| Both | setSettings or search | Can be initialized with setSettings and overridden by search |