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[GH-ISSUE #4428] [FEAT]: Global Search Across All Workspaces #2826

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Originally created by @abdelali-hamza on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm/issues/4428

What would you like to see?

The Problem

Currently, Anything LLM operates with isolated workspaces. While this is excellent for maintaining separate contexts for different projects, it becomes a significant limitation when a user needs to find information but doesn't remember which specific workspace it's stored in. The only way to search for a piece of information across multiple topics is to manually enter each workspace and repeat the query, which is time-consuming and inefficient.

Proposed Solution

I suggest implementing a "Global Search" or "Cross-Workspace Query" functionality. This would allow users to run a single query that searches across all their workspaces simultaneously.

This could be implemented in a few ways:

  1. A dedicated Global Search bar on the main dashboard before selecting a workspace.
  2. An option within the chat interface of any workspace, such as a dropdown or a checkbox, to expand the search scope from "Current Workspace" to "All Workspaces".

The results should ideally indicate the source workspace for each piece of information retrieved, for example: Source: research_paper.pdf (From Workspace: Project Phoenix).

Why this is useful

This feature would dramatically improve the user experience and efficiency for anyone managing multiple projects or knowledge bases.

  • Knowledge Discovery: It allows users to find connections and information across different domains of their work without friction.
  • Efficiency: It saves a significant amount of time by eliminating the need for repetitive searches.
  • Holistic View: It transforms Anything LLM from a collection of siloed knowledge bases into a unified, searchable personal knowledge management system.

For many users, this would be a game-changing feature that enhances the core value of the application. Thank you for considering this suggestion!

Originally created by @abdelali-hamza on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm/issues/4428 ### What would you like to see? ## The Problem Currently, Anything LLM operates with isolated workspaces. While this is excellent for maintaining separate contexts for different projects, it becomes a significant limitation when a user needs to find information but doesn't remember which specific workspace it's stored in. The only way to search for a piece of information across multiple topics is to manually enter each workspace and repeat the query, which is time-consuming and inefficient. ## Proposed Solution I suggest implementing a "Global Search" or "Cross-Workspace Query" functionality. This would allow users to run a single query that searches across all their workspaces simultaneously. This could be implemented in a few ways: 1. **A dedicated Global Search bar** on the main dashboard before selecting a workspace. 2. An **option within the chat interface** of any workspace, such as a dropdown or a checkbox, to expand the search scope from "Current Workspace" to "All Workspaces". The results should ideally indicate the source workspace for each piece of information retrieved, for example: `Source: research_paper.pdf (From Workspace: Project Phoenix)`. ## Why this is useful This feature would dramatically improve the user experience and efficiency for anyone managing multiple projects or knowledge bases. * **Knowledge Discovery:** It allows users to find connections and information across different domains of their work without friction. * **Efficiency:** It saves a significant amount of time by eliminating the need for repetitive searches. * **Holistic View:** It transforms Anything LLM from a collection of siloed knowledge bases into a unified, searchable personal knowledge management system. For many users, this would be a game-changing feature that enhances the core value of the application. Thank you for considering this suggestion!
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yindo commented 2026-02-22 18:31:26 -05:00
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@timothycarambat commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2025):

Moving to #2881 (thumbs up if you want that)

@timothycarambat commented on GitHub (Sep 25, 2025): Moving to #2881 (thumbs up if you want that)
yindo changed title from [FEAT]: Global Search Across All Workspaces to [GH-ISSUE #4428] [FEAT]: Global Search Across All Workspaces 2026-06-05 14:48:45 -04:00
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