Directory Search Extension
Add the Extension
This example demonstrates how to use the Directory Search extension to add new users to your default HCL Verse search directory.
Extension Properties
| Property | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| type | string | the extension point (List of Extension Points) |
| payload | object | JSON object that specifies properties specific to the extension |
| url | string | The fully-qualified URL of where your application is being served from |
| enableBuiltinDirectorySearch | Boolean | controls whether the built-in directory search in Verse is also used |
Test it Out
How it Works
The Directory Search extension allows you to customize the results of Verse's built-in search directory. In this application, the search sample hcl returns some custom results from the sample web application via cross-document messaging. Selecting Search Directory intiates a ping from Verse to the custom web application which, in return, sends a message that informs Verse it is ready to receive information. Verse will then send another message to the web application with the search string. As always, it is good practice to verify the verseApiData.actionId, in this case it is com.ibm.verse.ext.action.directorySearch.
Once the handshake is complete, the sample web application is responsible for sending relevant search results back to Verse. For the purposes of this demo, there are six hard-coded sample results that are sent in a postMessage to Verse in the format:
where searchResult is an array of objects with properties:
Take a look inside the script.js file in the custom-directory-search folder to get a better understanding of how the sample web application sends and receives data. Additionally, reference the Directory Search extension documentation for more information.