Search and filter resources with Lucene Builder

Filter infrastructure resources using a guided, no-code interface or write Lucene queries directly. The search bar in Infrastructure Explorer supports two modes: Builder for structured, chip-based filtering and Lucene for raw query syntax. Switch between modes depending on your workflow.

Search modes

Infrastructure Explorer provides two search modes, accessible via the Builder and Lucene tabs at the top of the search bar.

Builder mode

Build filters visually using structured chips. Each chip represents a condition in the format field operator value. Select a field, choose an operator, and pick one or more values from a dropdown.

Builder mode is designed for users who want to filter resources without writing Lucene syntax. The interface guides you through field selection, operator choice, and value picking.

Lucene mode

Write Lucene queries directly in the search bar. Lucene mode supports autocomplete for field names and values.

Use Lucene mode for complex queries that require nested conditions, regex, or operators not available in Builder mode.

Build a filter in Builder mode

Add a filter chip

1. Select the search bar and start typing. A list of matching fields appears.
2. Select a field, for example, Name, Resource Category, Type, Status, Cloud, Region, Service, Environment, or Team.

3. Select an operator.

   String operators:

   Operator	Description
   equal	Matches the exact value
   not equal	Excludes the exact value
   contains	Matches values containing the text
   does not contain	Excludes values containing the text

   Numerical operators:

   Operator	Description
   equal	Matches the exact number
   not equal	Excludes the exact number
   greater than	Matches values above the number
   greater than or equal	Matches values at or above the number
   less than	Matches values below the number
   less than or equal	Matches values at or below the number

4. Select one or more values from the dropdown, or type a custom value.

When you select multiple values for a single field, they are combined with OR within the chip. For example, Type = Pods, Deployments matches resources of either type.

Add free text

Type any text without selecting a field to create a free text chip. Free text searches across all fields of the resource. For example, typing metrics-sharder matches any resource containing that text in any field.

Combine conditions with AND / OR

Use the AND/OR toggle to control how chips are combined. All conditions use the same operator—you cannot mix AND and OR in Builder mode.

• AND (match all): Resources must match every chip
• OR (match any): Resources must match at least one chip

Edit or remove chips

Select any chip to edit its field, operator, or values. Select the X on a chip to remove it.

Switch between Builder and Lucene

• Builder to Lucene: Select Lucene to convert your Builder chips to the equivalent Lucene query automatically.
• Lucene to Builder: Select Builder to switch back. If your Lucene query uses syntax not supported in Builder mode (nested conditions, parentheses, or mixed operators), the switch is disabled.

Keyboard shortcuts

Share a filtered view

Filters and search mode are reflected in the URL. Copy the URL to share the same filtered view with another user. The recipient sees the same filters, search mode, and results.

Limitations

• Builder mode does not support nested conditions or parentheses. Use Lucene mode for complex queries.
• All chips in Builder mode use the same logical operator (AND or OR). You cannot mix operators.
• Switching from Lucene to Builder is disabled when the query uses nested conditions, parentheses, or mixed operators.

Related resources

• Infrastructure Explorer overview
• Explore your infrastructure