# Instant search component

> The Instant Search component is the main component of InstantSearch.js. It manages the widget and lets you add more.

Source: https://docs.uniform.app/docs/integrations/search/algolia/algolia-components/instant-search

The **Instant search** component is the main component of InstantSearch.js. It manages the widget and lets you add more.

## Default configuration

The Instant search component comes with:

### Parameters

- **Instant search parameters**: This corresponds to the [`instantsearch`](https://www.algolia.com/doc/api-reference/widgets/instantsearch/js/) widget provided by Algolia.

### Slots

- **Widgets** The Widget slot allows the Index component to be added into a composition. Additional components can be configured to appear in the slot.

There are no default configurations for Variants. Learn more about configuring [components](https://docs.uniform.app/docs/guides/models/components)

## Add to a composition

When you add the Index component to a composition, you will need to configure the parameter to bring in data from the Algolia search index.

1. Click the "**Edit Value**" button in the Parameters section.

   ![](https://docs.uniform.app/images/integrations/search/algolia/components/algoglia-instant-search-parameter.png)
2. Select the appropriate index from the list provided.
3. Click the red "**Save**" button to save your changes to the composition.

You can add additional components within the **Widgets** slot provided.