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Using TypeSense without Query String for Sorting Documents

TLDR Sidharth asked about using TypeSense without a query string for sorting. Jason suggested setting the q parameter to * and using the sort_by param.

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Sidharth

06:48 PM

Hello Team,
Is there a way to use TypeSense with NO query str but just Sorting the documents basis some attribute and get as an output??
Thanks

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Jason

06:49 PM

Yup, you can set the q parameter to *

06:49

Jason

06:49 PM

And then use sort_by param

Sidharth

06:55 PM

Got it,
Thanks Jason for lightening fast response 😀
We'll Try this 👍

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