Command palette: word-level search with multi-token cross-column matching#9727
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…hing Implement a word-level scoring engine for the command palette that replaces the previous FZF-based approach. Query tokens are matched against pre-tokenized words in each column (key, action, category) with exact, prefix, and edit-distance scoring. Multiple search terms are supported with cross-column matching — items matching more tokens rank higher. Compound query tokens containing delimiters (e.g. mouse_selection) are matched as units. Add comprehensive tests using a Go builder API instead of raw JSON blobs, covering single-token, multi-token, partial-match, ranking, mouse binding, and unmapped action scenarios. Add documentation for the command palette kitten.
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Hi Kovid,
Since using it I discovered that the current search mechanism was not ideal. So I improved it:
Implement a word-level scoring engine that replaces the previous FZF-based approach. The fzf approach was to restrictive. Instead allow multiple tokens, each matched independently and their scores combined. Tokens are separated by space.
Added documentation and tests.
Highlight matches in current selection
Now you can search for "click mouse" and it will match "mouse_click".
thanks again
--dmg