By directing search queries to Meilisearch, you significantly lessen the burden on your Craft CMS database. This is particularly beneficial when dealing with complex searches across multiple sections and data types.

Meilisearch Connect offers a self-hosted option, drastically reducing costs for your clients.

Unlike black-box solutions, Meilisearch Connect gives you complete control over your data and code. You know exactly what's happening and where your data resides.

Meilisearch Connect isn't just about offloading searches. It comes packed with features like quick searching and filtering, geolocation-based searches, and the ability to manage multiple indexes.

Setting up Meilisearch Connect is straightforward. You define your indexes and search attributes in a config file, giving you granular control over what data is searchable and how it's ranked.

The plugin automatically syncs data to Meilisearch whenever an entry is saved, edited, or deleted in Craft. This ensures your search index is always up-to-date.

Meilisearch Connect provides bulk refresh utilities with zero downtime, ensuring a seamless experience for your users.

You can create and manage multiple indexes, even merging them if needed. This flexibility allows you to cater to various search requirements and data structures.

The plugin supports geolocation-based searches, enabling features like finding projects or products near a specific location.