> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/plugins/norrcompetition-search.md).

# NorrCompetition Search

{% hint style="info" %}
Since Joomla 4 the old search component (com\_search) is no longer part of core Joomla components. Use Smart Search component for Joomla 4 and later. Red more: [Smart Search plugin](/norrcompetition/plugins/norrcompetition-smart-search.md).
{% endhint %}

The plugin has the following settings:

<figure><img src="https://norrnext.com/images/docs/norrcompetition/plugins/search_settings.png" alt="NorrCompetition Search plugin settings"><figcaption><p>NorrCompetition Search plugin settings</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Search Limit** - number of search items to return.
* **Contests** - enables searching in contests.
* **Entries** - enables searching in entries.


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## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/plugins/norrcompetition-search.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.