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https://api.dev.orbit.do/v5/search/multi
Execute multiple search queries across different indexes.
Without the federation parameter, results are returned separately per query (multi-search mode).
With the federation parameter, results are merged across indexes and sorted by relevance (federated search mode).
Multi-Search Mode
Returns separate result sets for each query, maintaining index boundaries. Use this when you need to:
- Display results grouped by entity type
- Apply different filters/sorts per index
- Maintain separate pagination per index
Federated Search Mode
Merges results across all queries into a single ranked list. Use this when you need:
- Unified search across multiple entity types
- Single result set sorted by relevance
- Combined pagination across all indexes