--- title: "Search" space: "Raven" url: "https://docs.frappe.io/raven/getting-started/search" updated: "2026-11-07" --- Search finds messages, files, links and polls in your channels and direct messages, across all your workspaces. The command palette, which shares the search box, jumps to people, channels, pages and settings.

## Open search Press **Ctrl + G**, or **⌘ + G** on a Mac, from anywhere in Raven. From the command palette, type what you are looking for, then pick **Search for** and your text. In a channel, the palette offers a search in that channel and one everywhere. In a direct message, it offers a search in your messages with that person. ## Results A result opens the message on the right. The arrow at the top right goes to the conversation itself. **Esc** closes the message. ## Filter the results Click **Filters** next to the search box.

- **Person** limits the results to one sender. - **Channel** limits them to one channel or direct message. - **File type**, on the **Files** tab: one or more of PDFs, documents, presentations, spreadsheets and images. - **Source**, on the **Links** tab: one or more sites the links point to, such as YouTube, GitHub or Figma. **File type** and **Source** are cleared when you switch to another tab. A search can be a filter alone, with no text. For example, pick a person on the **Files** tab to see every file they shared. ## The command palette Press **Ctrl + K**, or **⌘ + K** on a Mac, or click **Search** at the top of the left rail, and start typing.

It finds: - People. Pick one to open your direct message with them. - Channels. - Your workspaces, and the Direct Messages, Threads and Later pages. - Tabs of Settings, such as Profile or Preferences. - Commands, such as switching to dark mode or setting your status. ## On the mobile app Tap the magnifying glass at the top of the **Home** or **DMs** tab, type your search, then tap **Search for** and your text.