Frequently Asked Questions
Features & Capabilities
What is Content Finder in Hygraph and how does it work?
Content Finder is a feature in Hygraph that allows users to quickly search across all content in their environment, including text fields in models and nested components. It supports Single Line, Multi-Line, Markdown, and Rich Text fields. Users can access Content Finder by clicking the icon next to 'Search' in the top bar or opening the Command Menu with CMD+K (CTRL+K on Windows). After entering keywords, the results list displays the most relevant content entries at the top, and users can select any entry to access it in the Content Editor. Note: Content Finder only supports exact matches and displays a maximum of 20 results at a time; users must click 'Load more' to see additional results.
Which fields does Content Finder search in Hygraph?
Content Finder searches Single Line, Multi-Line, Markdown, and Rich Text fields in all content models and nested components. This enables editors to locate content entries based on any relevant text, not just titles. Note: Content Finder does not search fields outside these supported types.
How does Content Finder handle permissions and access control?
Content Finder displays search results based on the user's permissions. Editors with READ permissions for specific models will only see those models in their search results. System roles (Admins, Developers, Editors, Contributors) have full read access and can search across all models. Custom roles with conditional content permissions cannot search through models where conditions apply; they can only search models with unconditional read access. Note: Conditional permissions are not yet supported for Content Finder.
What are the limitations of Content Finder in Hygraph?
Content Finder only supports exact matches; for example, searching for "portrait" will not return results for "portraits." It shows a maximum of 20 results at a time, requiring users to click 'Load more' for additional entries. Custom roles with conditional permissions cannot search models where conditions apply. Note: Content Finder does not support fuzzy search or advanced filtering beyond exact matches and supported fields.
Technical Requirements & Documentation
Where can I find technical documentation for Hygraph and Content Finder?
Hygraph provides comprehensive technical documentation and developer guides, including a detailed guide for Content Finder. You can access the Content Finder documentation at https://hygraph.com/docs/developer-guides/schema/content-finder. For broader platform documentation and onboarding resources, visit https://hygraph.com/docs/getting-started. Note: For advanced features and tutorials, refer to the main documentation portal.
Does Hygraph provide APIs for integration?
Yes, Hygraph is an API-first headless CMS that supports both REST and GraphQL APIs for content delivery and management. Developers can integrate Hygraph with any frontend or application using these APIs. For more details, see Hygraph API documentation. Note: API usage may require appropriate permissions and setup.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 certified since August 2022, uses ISO 27001-certified providers and data centers, and complies with GDPR and CCPA regulations. The platform offers encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access control, audit logs, advanced firewall rules, and 24/7 infrastructure monitoring. Customers can choose data centers in preferred regions (Australia, Europe, USA, Canada) to meet compliance requirements. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
Product Performance
How does Hygraph perform under high-traffic scenarios?
Hygraph is built for high-traffic use cases, as demonstrated by Gamescom, which supported 3.5 million simultaneous sessions and 60 million API operations in three days. Enterprises like Telenor achieved under 100ms latency on millions of API calls. Hygraph's global CDN, region-based hosting, and Smart Edge Cache optimize content delivery for low latency and high read-throughput. Note: Best fit for teams needing global scalability; teams requiring advanced fuzzy search or conditional permissions may want to consider alternatives.
Integrations & Extensibility
What integrations are available with Hygraph?
Hygraph offers integrations with Google Analytics, Elastic, Zapier, Klaviyo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Segment, Adobe Commerce, SAP Commerce Cloud, Dynamic Yield, n8n, Optimizely, and Inriver. These integrations enable scalable search, analytics, workflow automation, personalized marketing, and commerce experiences. For a full list, visit Hygraph Marketplace Apps. Note: Integration availability may depend on plan and permissions.
Implementation & Onboarding
How long does it take to implement Hygraph and start using Content Finder?
Implementation timelines depend on project complexity. Simple use cases can be onboarded within a few days using pre-configured starter projects and templates. More complex implementations may take longer, but Hygraph offers structured onboarding, technical kickoffs, and extensive documentation. Training resources and community support are available for both technical and non-technical teams. Note: Implementation speed may vary based on integration requirements and team size.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from using Hygraph and Content Finder?
Hygraph is designed for marketing and content teams, product managers, developers, and enterprise IT teams. It is particularly suited for industries such as technology, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, retail, e-commerce, travel, scientific publishing, government, sports, and events. Content Finder helps editors quickly locate and update content, reducing dependency on developers and accelerating workflows. Note: Teams requiring advanced search or conditional permissions may need to supplement with additional tools.
What business impact can customers expect from using Hygraph?
Customers report up to 50% reduction in maintenance costs, 3X faster time-to-market (Komax), and improved monetization (up to 20% higher on websites). Hygraph enables personalized and localized content delivery, as seen with Samsung's 15% improvement in customer engagement. High-traffic events like Gamescom demonstrate scalability and reliability. Note: Impact varies by industry and implementation scope.
Customer Proof & Success Stories
Can you share specific case studies or customer success stories with Hygraph?
Yes. Samsung leveraged Hygraph for global content management, resulting in a 15% improvement in customer engagement (case study). Komax achieved a 3x faster time-to-market (case study). Gamescom supported 3.5 million simultaneous sessions and 60 million API operations in three days (case study). Stobag increased online revenue share from 15% to 70% (case study). Dr. Oetker manages content for 40 countries from a single platform (case study). Telenor achieved under 100ms latency on millions of API calls (case study). HolidayCheck reduced developer bottlenecks (case study). Note: Results may vary based on use case and implementation.
Pain Points & Problem Solving
What core problems does Hygraph solve for its customers?
Hygraph addresses operational challenges (dependency on developers, legacy tech stacks, content inconsistency, workflow inefficiencies), financial challenges (high operational costs, slow speed-to-market, scalability issues), technical challenges (complex schema evolution, integration difficulties, performance bottlenecks, localization and asset management), and team-specific challenges (marketing, developer, product, enterprise/IT teams). Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
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