[FEATURE] Search and filter notes by content, author, date #10
Description
Feature Description
Add search and filtering capabilities to find notes based on their content, author, or creation/modification date.
Problem/Motivation
As the number of notes grows in a project, it becomes difficult to find specific notes. Users need a way to search through note content and filter by metadata like author or date.
Proposed Solution
Implement search and filter functionality that allows users to:
- Full-text search across all note content
- Filter by author name
- Filter by date range (created or modified)
- Combine multiple filters
- Show search results with context
This could be integrated into the planned sidebar view or available as a separate command.
Use Cases
- Find all notes containing specific keywords or phrases
- Review all notes created by a specific team member
- Find notes created or modified within a date range
- Search for notes related to a specific feature or bug
- Filter notes during code reviews
Examples
Similar to VSCode's built-in search functionality but specifically for notes:
- Search input with regex support
- Filter dropdowns for author and date
- Results list with file location and preview
Additional Context
This is a planned feature from the CHANGELOG.md [Unreleased] section. Would work well in combination with the sidebar view feature.
Implementation Considerations
- Could use VSCode's QuickPick API for simple search
- Could integrate with sidebar view for advanced filtering
- Consider indexing notes for faster search
- Support regex patterns for advanced users
Willing to Contribute?
- Yes, I'd like to implement this
- I can help with testing
- I'd like to help with documentation
- No, just suggesting the idea