Overview

The @nuxtjs/algolia module is a handy integration for Nuxt.js that allows easy integration with Algolia, a search-as-a-service platform. It provides composables, support for Vue Instantsearch components, Algolia Recommend, Docsearch, automatic indexing, caching of requests and responses, and support for server-side rendering (SSR) requests. This module simplifies the process of incorporating Algolia search functionality into your Nuxt.js application.

Features

• Easy integration with Algolia
• Handy composables like useAlgoliaSearch, useAsyncAlgoliaSearch
• Support for Vue Instantsearch components
• Support for Algolia Recommend
• Support for Docsearch
• Support for Automatic Indexing
• Support for caching the requests and responses
• Support for SSR requests

Installation

To install the @nuxtjs/algolia module, follow these steps:

1. Add the @nuxtjs/algolia module to your Nuxt config:

export default {
  modules: [
    '@nuxtjs/algolia'
  ],
  // ...
}

2. Add the ALGOLIA_API_KEY and ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID environment variables to your .env file:

ALGOLIA_API_KEY=your_api_key
ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID=your_application_id

3. Start using @nuxtjs/algolia in your app. You can use it on the client side or with SSR:

// Client side
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      searchResults: []
    }
  },
  methods: {
    async search(query) {
      this.searchResults = await this.$algolia.search('your_index_name', query)
    }
  }
}

// SSR
export default {
  asyncData({ $algolia }) {
    return {
      searchResults: $algolia.search('your_index_name', 'your_query')
    }
  }
}

Summary

The @nuxtjs/algolia module is a useful integration for Nuxt.js that allows for easy integration with Algolia. It provides features such as handy composables, support for Vue Instantsearch components, Algolia Recommend, Docsearch, automatic indexing, caching of requests and responses, and support for server-side rendering. By following the installation guide, you can quickly start using this module in your Nuxt.js application to incorporate Algolia search functionality.