Let Me Search | Help & FAQs

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What does Let Me Search do?

Let Me Search is a tool that allows you to build your personal search engine.

Our browser extension enables you to save and recall anything you encounter while surfing the internet.

How to get the Let Me Search extension?

Please use the following link to add the extension to your Chrome Browser: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/let-me-search/nldoalmbpmoamommjbepmeogijmfkepm ↗

Or, please open the Chrome Web Store ↗ and search for Let Me Search then click Add to Chrome.

To use the extension, click the icon to the right of the address bar or use the following shortcuts:

Action	Description	Shortcut
Index	Open pop-up to index and save an interesting find	Shift + I
Search	Open the search box to find whatever you're looking for	Shift + S or Shift + /
Tabs	Open pop-up to save tabs for later	Shift + T

Note: You can't add extensions when in Incognito mode.

What pages or sites does Let Me Search support?

Let Me Search supports highlights from all websites.

I can't get the extension to work.

Please make sure you're logged in.
Make sure Javascript is enabled in your browser.
Make sure you're not in Incognito mode.
If you’re using a computer through your work or school, your organization might block some extensions.
Try reinstalling the extension.

Still stuck? Please reach out to us at helpmesearch@okaysend.com. Happy to help!

Current and upcoming features? (List of features)

Index highlights and bookmark
Lightning-fast full text search
Filtering and faceting
Organization of indexes into folders
Save tabs for later
Sharing and allowing others to search your collection
Import bookmarks from your browser

We're always adding new features and constantly improving. Some upcoming features may include: automatic indexing (Slack, Notion, G Drive, G mail, Calender, etc), bookmarking and revisiting your favourite tweets, and so much more.

Note: Please let us know what you'd like. We're all ears and consider every idea, suggestion, or feature request you send our way.

How does search work?

Use the shortcut Shift + S to open the search bar or click the extension icon to the right of the address bar and select the Let Me Search icon.

Start typing to see results. Use filters to narrow down relevant results.

What is an Index?

A highlight or a bookmark is collectively refered to as an index. The term Save or an Index may be used interchangeably.

How to save?

Use the shortcut Shift + I or click the extension icon to the right of the address bar and select the Let Me Search icon.

Save anything on the internet by highlighting or by adding your own notes.

Note: Saves and Indexes are the same thing and used interchangeably to refer to the same thing.

How to select a folder?

Folders are a great way to organize your saves. Click Select folder and select the folder to add your index to. Note: An index can belong to multiple folders at once.

How to add a new folder?

You can add a new folder while saving / indexing a webpage or from your dashboard.

Click Select folder and search for the folder name. If you get no results, use the Add button to create a new folder.

Are there any storage limits?

No. There's no limit to how many indexes you can save, and your saves are kept indefinitely (unless you delete them).

How to share my saves?

You can securely share your saves with anyone and control what they can view and search for.

Go to your Dashboard.
Click the Share button found on the top-right corner of the screen.
Select the folders you want to allow access to.
Choose if you'd like to restrict access after certain time
Click Generate link
Copy and share the link

Note: Be careful who you share this with. Anyone with the link can search and get access to your collection.

Note: Access to a link cannot be revoked

Note: A link cannot be unpublished, deleted, or removed

I can't access my account?

Please see if the following helps:

Please make sure your email address is correct.
If you forgot your password:
1. Enter your email address
2. Click Trouble signing in
3. An email will be sent to help reset your password
Check your device's time and date. Make sure they're accurate.

If the problem persists, please write to us at helpmesearch@okaysend.com. Happy to help!

How do I install Let Me Search on Safari?

Let Me Search is not available on Safari at the moment (Sorry).

My saves don't appear in search results or in my dashboard.

Saves should instantly be available.

Please refresh and try again. This may happen if the page is stale and / or the connection timed out.
Please make sure the Extension and the Dashboard have the same credentials.

If the problem persists, please write to us at helpmesearch@okaysend.com.

Why do I have to sign in every time?

Noo! This shouldn't happen. You may be asked to login once for the website and again for the extension but no more.

If the problem persists, please write to us at helpmesearch@okaysend.com.

Note: Make sure you're not in Incognito mode

Who can see my saves? Will my saves be private?

Only you can see your saves (or the people you allow access).

Your data is stored and fetched using industry standard and current encryption protocols for HTTPS.

Your data will always be private and we do not access any user data as a strict matter of policy. For more information about our privacy and security practices please read our Privacy Policy.

Can I use this service for free?

Let Me Search is a paid service. We are a small team and a bootstrapped company. To build a sustainable business and cover costs, we charge our users a small fee. For more information, please see: Pricing

Shortcuts

Action	Description	Shortcut
Index	Open pop-up to index and save an interesting find	Shift + I
Search	Open the search box to find whatever you're looking for	Shift + / (or use S)
Tabs	Open pop-up to save tabs for later	Shift + T

Feel free to email helpmesearch@okaysend.com with your ideas, feedback, and any questions not covered here. We always love to hear from you.