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How to Use Semantic Search

Semantic search understands the meaning behind your words, not just exact keywords. Instead of knowing a product's exact name, you can describe what you are looking for in plain language and the AI will find relevant matches.

Steps​

  1. Click Products in the left sidebar to open the Product Catalog.

  2. Click the sparkle icon next to the search bar to activate semantic (AI-powered) search mode.

  3. Type a natural language description of what you are looking for. For example:

    • "eco-friendly cups" -- finds compostable containers, plant-based drinkware, and sustainable cup options even if "eco-friendly" is not in the product name.
    • "something to replace plastic straws" -- surfaces biodegradable and compostable straw alternatives.
    • "cleaning supplies for kitchen" -- returns kitchen-appropriate cleaning products.

  4. Press Enter. The AI returns results ranked by relevance to your description.

    Semantic search results showing products matched by meaning

  5. Use the Filters button to narrow results further by category, score range, or other attributes.

  6. Click on any product card to view its full detail page with sustainability scoring and eco-alternatives.

Regular text searchSemantic search
Matches exact keywords and close misspellingsUnderstands intent and meaning
"eco" finds products with "eco" in the name"eco-friendly cups" finds all environmentally friendly cup-like products
Best when you know the product nameBest when you know what you need but not the specific product
tip

Semantic search is a great way to discover eco-alternatives. Try searching for descriptions like "sustainable alternative to foam containers" to find greener options already in your catalog.