# Algolia integration

> This section provides guides on how to install the Algolia integration.

Source: https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia

[Algolia](https://www.algolia.com/) empowers builders with the search and recommendation services they need to build world-class experiences.

This integration allows business users to build personalized digital experiences by repurposing content from your Algolia search platform.

> **About this integration:**
>
> When you install the Algolia integrations, you are effectively getting multiple integrations in one:
>
> 1. Pre-built search components that business users can assemble into powerful search capabilities.
> 2. Traditional integration that exposes records from Algolia as content that can be bound to front-end components using [Uniform Canvas](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/learn/products/canvas).
> 3. Classic integration that allows developers to bind data from Algolia records to components through code.

## Install the integration

Adding the Algolia integration to your Uniform project adds data from your search index to compositions and [incorporates additional components](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia/algolia-components) into your application. You can bypass calling your data source and pull information directly from your Algolia search index.

> **Before you start:**
>
> You need to have the following values from Algolia to add the integration to your project:
>
> - Application ID
> - API key that must have the following permissions: `search`, `listIndexes`, and `settings`.
>
>   Set this API key as a "Local key" in Algolia. Local keys are permanently attached to an index. The local key configuration can't be changed once set.
>
>   ![](https://docs.uniform.app/images/integrations/search/algolia/add-uniform-integration/algolia-index-permissions.png)

1. In Uniform, open your project.
2. Navigate to **Settings > Integrations**.
3. Scroll to the section **Browse Integrations**.
4. Search for **Algolia**, find the integration and click **Add to project**.

   ![](https://docs.uniform.app/images/integrations/search/algolia/add-uniform-integration/algolia-v2-add-integration.png)
5. A screen is displayed for you to provide connection settings for Algolia.

   > **About these settings:**
   >
   > These values are only required if you are using the [Algolia components](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia/algolia-components) or the [Algolia classic integration](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia/algolia-classic).

## Next steps

Depending on how you want to use Algolia with Uniform, you can:

| Topic | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Algolia components](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia/algolia-components) | Use the pre-built Algolia components to add search to your application. |
| [Algolia integration](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia/algolia-integration) | Populate your existing components with content from an Algolia index. |
| [Algolia classic integration](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia/algolia-classic) | Build your own search components using low-level components from Uniform. |