how do I donate images in an intent to spotlight
Asked on 11/13/2024
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To donate images in an intent to Spotlight, you can use the Core Spotlight framework. Here's a brief overview of the process:
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Design Searchable Items: First, design your searchable items, which may include images, and create a searchable index in Spotlight. You can donate these items to the index with their own content type and attributes.
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Batch Indexing: Use the new APIs for batch indexing with client state and item updates to make donations more efficient. This involves creating a named CSS searchable index, validating the last client state, and indexing your searchable items.
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Engagement Signals: Improve the search experience by donating engagement signals. When a user interacts with a result or suggestion, you can mark this interaction to boost the ranking of relevant content over time.
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Maintain Data Integrity: Use client state to manage a large catalog of items and maintain data integrity between your app and Spotlight. This helps prevent over-donation of items, which can impact performance.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the session Support semantic search with Core Spotlight (03:00) which covers the process of creating a searchable index and donating items to Spotlight.
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