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Using Hooks for Filtering in Algolia Typesense

TLDR Adrian inquired about programmatic filter application using hooks with algolia typesense, Jason recommended creating a custom widget and provided a link for reference.

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Adrian

06:37 PM

Hi everyone! I have a question... Is there a way to use filtering and refinement features using hooks to apply filters programmatically? Im currently using typesense, with algolia lib

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Jason

06:40 PM

I’m not too familiar with react-instantsearch-hooks, but I suspect you would have to build a custom widget for this

Adrian

06:41 PM

Oh, and where can i find a doc to see how to create a custom widget?

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Adrian

06:41 PM

ty for the reply

Jason

06:42 PM

https://www.algolia.com/doc/guides/building-search-ui/widgets/create-your-own-widgets/react-hooks/

Adrian

07:17 PM

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