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Documentation search hero

A task-first documentation hero that helps visitors search, jump to core reference areas, and confirm the current release without decorative clutter.

Lab tested Responsive Dark mode Interactive
Version
1.0.0
Updated
2026-08-03
Dependencies
Zero
Live canvasInstant token updates
Source filesEditable and export-ready
<header class="cmp-documentation-search-hero">
  <div>
    <span>Documentation · v4.2</span>
    <h1>What are you trying to build?</h1>
    <p>
      Search the guides and API reference, or start with one of the common implementation paths.
    </p>
  </div>
  <form role="search">
    <label for="cmp-doc-search">Search documentation</label>
    <div>
      <input
        id="cmp-doc-search"
        name="query"
        type="search"
        placeholder="Try “authentication”"
        autocomplete="off"
      /><button type="submit">Search</button>
    </div>
    <p data-status aria-live="polite">Search is ready.</p>
  </form>
  <nav aria-label="Popular documentation">
    <a href="#quickstart">Quickstart</a><a href="#examples">Examples</a
    ><a href="#api">API reference</a><a href="#migration">Migration guide</a>
  </nav>
</header>
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Experiment report

  • Schema and source files passed
  • Responsive test passed
  • Keyboard test passed
  • No console errors

Component ingredients

Dependencies
None
Browser support
Current Chrome, Current Edge, Current Firefox, Current Safari
Version
1.0.0
Last tested
2026-08-03

Accessibility notes

  • The search field has a persistent label and native submit button.
  • Suggested destinations remain normal links.
  • Submitted search text is confirmed in a polite status message.

License: MIT License for open-source use, modification, and distribution.

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Implementation field notes

Use documentation search hero confidently.

The preview and source are only the starting point. Use these notes to decide where the component fits, preserve its accessibility contract, and verify the adapted result.

Good fit for

  • Product documentation
  • API references
  • Knowledge bases

This documentation heroes pattern works best when its purpose is clear in the surrounding page hierarchy.

Accessibility contract

  • The search field has a persistent label and native submit button.
  • Suggested destinations remain normal links.
  • Submitted search text is confirmed in a polite status message.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt primary color, accent color, surface color, text color through the Inspector.
  3. Connect the defensive JavaScript, then test every control with a keyboard.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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