Enterprise Content Search
Search Becomes the Knowledge Layer.
From classic full-text search to AI-capable knowledge layer. With TYPO3 14 and the new generation of EXT:solr, a new chapter begins.
The Unloved Stepchild of Many Web Projects
Search was long a small input field somewhere in the corner that was supposed to 'somehow work'. That's fundamentally changing now.
Search Takes Forever
The TYPO3 built-in search reaches its limits with thousands of pages. Users leave after 3 seconds without results.
Hit Lists Instead of Answers
500 hits, but none is right. Users have to painstakingly piece together relevant information themselves.
Manual Synonym Management
Someone has to decide that 'home office' and 'remote work' belong together. With multilingual projects, the effort multiplies.
Structure, Semantics, Intelligence
The path to AI-capable search follows a logical sequence. Not every project needs to climb all levels immediately.
Structure
Structured Data as Foundation
Before AI can leverage its strengths, it needs structured source data. JSON-LD makes content machine-readable - a product page becomes a product with price, availability and manufacturer.
Semantics
Synonyms on Steroids
Large Language Models understand meaning in context. A user searches 'working on the go' - the system understands the intention and finds content about flexible work models, even if this phrase doesn't appear anywhere.
Intelligence
From Hit Lists to Answers
With RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), the system delivers answers instead of links. 'What certifications does Product X have?' → 'Product X is ISO 9001 certified.' With source citation.
RAG in Action
"What certifications does Product X have?"
"Product X is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. The current certification was renewed in March 2025."
Source: Product page, Press release 03/2025
Enterprise-Features
The convenience features that elevate your search to enterprise level
Lightning-Fast Results
SOLR-based search delivers results in under 100ms - even with millions of documents.
Faceted Search
Filter by categories, date, type and any metadata for precise results.
Auto-Suggest & Correction
Intelligent suggestions while typing. Typo correction and 'Did you mean...' included.
Multilingual Search
50+ languages with automatic language detection, stemming and stop words.
Weighted Results
Placement of editorial content, paid content and individual relevance sorting.
Federated Search
Search multiple sources simultaneously: TYPO3, DAM, external systems.
Infrastructure for the New World
AI features place different demands on infrastructure. Embedding models need computing power, vector databases need storage.
Hosted Solr Cloud
Managed infrastructure that scales with requirements. New AI plans make entry calculable without needing your own GPU clusters.
Self-Hosted
EXT:solr remains open source. Those who prefer to self-host can continue to do so. The AI extensions are documented.
Open Source Ecosystem
EXT:solr and add-ons under GNU General Public License. Open source enables access to a huge, international knowledge pool.
Index PDF, Word & more
File Abstraction Layer Integration
Grouped search results
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typo3-solr.comUse Cases
ECS adapts to your use case - not the other way around.
Corporate Website
Make content, news, downloads and products searchable - even with thousands of pages in milliseconds.
Customer Portal
Self-service with fast search in FAQ, documentation and tickets. RAG delivers direct answers.
Intranet
Employees find documents, people and processes immediately - across languages without manual synonym maintenance.
E-Commerce
Product search with filters, semantic understanding and personalized sorting.
The TYPO3 14 Moment
Every major version is a natural turning point. Adjustments are necessary anyway - the opportunity to not just establish compatibility, but to take a real leap.
Where does your project stand? What would be the next sensible step?
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