🎥 How-To Video: Using Code Search in Famous.AI
Watch the full walkthrough below, then follow the step-by-step instructions to implement it yourself.
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🧠 SOP: Navigating and Editing Code with Famous.AI's Code Search
Prerequisites
- A Famous.AI account
- An active project with custom code blocks or AI logic
- Basic familiarity with the Famous.AI builder
1. Open Your Project
1. Log into https://famous.ai
2. From your dashboard, open the project you'd like to edit
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2. Enter Code View
1. Click the `</> Code` tab at the top of the screen
2. This opens the code editor and file explorer
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3. Launch Code Search
1. Click the **magnifying glass** icon in the top-left of the code panel
2. The Code Search bar appears above the file tree
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4. Search and Navigate
1. Type the function or keyword you want to find (e.g. `getQuote`)
2. Click a result to jump to that line in the code
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5. Edit and Save
1. Make your edits directly in the editor
2. Save using the **Save** button or keyboard shortcut (`Cmd+S` or `Ctrl+S`)
3. Switch back to the builder or preview to test
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Tips & Best Practices
- ✅ Use specific function names to improve search accuracy
- ✅ Combine with visual builder for rapid iteration
- 🚫 Avoid editing code you don’t recognize without testing
- 💡 Add comments like `// TODO:` to mark items for future changes
✅ Recap
You’ve now learned how to use Code Search in Famous.AI to speed up code navigation and make quick updates. This is especially useful in larger projects with multiple logic steps.
Need help? Rewatch the video or join the Discord Server at https://famous.ai/discord