> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Semantic search

Semantic search is one of the [three ways to search](/goi/dashboard#three-ways-to-search) in GOI. It is ideal when you have a **general description** or **market search idea** in mind rather than a specific reference organization or exact keywords.

## How it works

* Type a natural-language query (in English or German) into the search panel.
* In **Easy** mode, just describe what you are looking for in plain language: including location, size, and industry hints if you want to. ISTARI's AI agent interprets your description and fills in the search form for you.
* In **Advanced** mode, choose **Describe organizations** from the search-type dropdown and enter only the description here. Location, keyword, and organization filters go in the filter buttons below the search bar.
* Our AI-enhanced backend transforms the query using semantic models and returns the organizations that most closely align with your criteria.

## Example queries

* *"Search for organizations that manufacture and supply automotive interior components."*
* *"Let's find manufacturers of flat-rolled aluminium focused on recycling and circular economy."*

Semantic search is flexible and powerful, especially for **exploratory research** where the right keywords aren't obvious yet.

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## See also

* [Similarity Search](/goi/similarity-search): when you know a reference organization and want to find similar ones.
* [Keyword Search](/goi/keyword-search): when you want exact term matching with no semantic interpretation.