ADR-0009: Search Engine — Postgres FTS + Trigram (MVP)
- Status: Proposed
- Date: 2025-10-21
Context
- Global search/NLP ambitions vs. MVP simplicity.
Decision
- MVP: Postgres FTS + pg_trgm indexes for fuzzy search.
- Revisit Typesense/Meilisearch at Gate C when usage or query complexity justifies.
Consequences
- Minimal extra infra; acceptable search for MVP.
Alternatives considered
- Dedicated search service now (more ops).
Revisit criteria
- Latency/quality issues with FTS; advanced NLP needs.
References