> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Searching prompts & the prompt library

> Chief has two prompt searches: one for the Prompt Launchpad (the shared gallery) and one for your Saved Prompts (your personal library).

## Two searches, two places

Chief has two prompt searches: one for the [**Prompt Launchpad**](/help/prompts-the-launchpad/what-is-the-launchpad) (the shared gallery) and one for your [**Saved Prompts**](/help/prompts-the-launchpad/saving-your-own-prompt-templates) (your personal library). They work a little differently, so here's how to get the most out of each.

## Search the Launchpad

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chief-2d405d1a/BBGD1uH7sfT84ugx/images/help/launchpad-search.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BBGD1uH7sfT84ugx&q=85&s=78059f217dec63d62ad2dfcd3621343c" alt="Searching the Prompt Launchpad with results and a matching category pill" width="1600" height="288" data-path="images/help/launchpad-search.png" />
</Frame>

1. Open the **Prompt Launchpad** and find the search box on the right of the count row (magnifying-glass icon, placeholder **Search prompts...**).
2. Type at least **3 characters**. Results update as you type and the search runs across every category, not just the one you're viewing.
3. Click any matching card to [load it into the prompt bar](/help/prompts-the-launchpad/using-featured-prompts).

Launchpad search matches a prompt's title, description, author, and category tags. It's also **smart about word forms** — searching *summary* also finds prompts about *summarize*. When you use several words, results must match all of them.

<Tip>
  🚀 **Pro-Tip:** When you search at the top level, Chief shows matching **category pills** below the results. Click one to jump straight into that category — a fast way to go from a keyword to a whole topic.
</Tip>

## Search your Saved Prompts

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chief-2d405d1a/BBGD1uH7sfT84ugx/images/help/launchpad-saved-search.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BBGD1uH7sfT84ugx&q=85&s=f96871808dd0b897300d2d51376cc2ad" alt="The search box and Sort by control in the Saved Prompts panel" width="1300" height="304" data-path="images/help/launchpad-saved-search.png" />
</Frame>

1. Open the **Saved Prompts** panel.
2. Type in the search box at the top (placeholder **Search your saved Prompts...**). The list filters as you type.
3. Use the **Sort by** dropdown to order results by **Recent** or **A→Z**. Starred prompts always rise to the top.

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I typed in the Launchpad search but nothing filtered — why?">
    Launchpad search needs at least **3 characters** before it filters, so one or two letters won't change the results. Keep typing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My Launchpad search found nothing — is that a dead end?">
    No. If you're inside a category, Chief offers a link to expand the search to **all prompts**. There's also a link to more advanced search tips. Try a broader or simpler term too.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why doesn't my Saved Prompts search find a featured prompt?">
    The two searches cover different sets. Saved Prompts only searches prompts you've created or added. To search the full gallery, use the search inside the **Prompt Launchpad** instead.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>