Principle:Infiniflow Ragflow Search Configuration
| Knowledge Sources | |
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| Domains | RAG, Information_Retrieval, Search |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-12 06:00 GMT |
Overview
A configuration pattern that links knowledge bases and sets retrieval parameters for a search application.
Description
Search Configuration binds knowledge bases to a search application and sets retrieval parameters (similarity threshold, vector weight, top_k, reranking, knowledge graph usage). It also configures advanced features like related search suggestions, query mind maps, and metadata filtering. The configuration is deep-merged with existing settings.
Usage
Configure after creating a search application and before testing queries.
Theoretical Basis
Search configuration follows the same hybrid retrieval principles as chat applications but adds search-specific features:
- Related search: LLM-generated follow-up query suggestions
- Mind maps: Structured visualization of search results
- Metadata filtering: Narrow results by document attributes