
Aliases
Tab for managing search word synonyms and replacements.
Purpose
Aliases extend search by linking different spellings. Useful for:
- Fixing typos
- Adding synonyms
- Transliteration
- Linking brands to alternative names
Modes
Synonym (Add)
The word is added to the query along with the original.
Example: alias whiskas → whiskas
- Query: “whiskas food”
- Search for: “whiskas”, “whiskas”, “food”
Replace
The original word is fully replaced by the alias.
Example: alias wiskas → whiskas (with replace flag)
- Query: “wiskas food”
- Search for: “whiskas”, “food”
Interface
Aliases table
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Word | Source word (what the user types) |
| Replacement | Word to replace or add |
| Full replace | Replace — replace, Add — synonym |
| Active | Alias status |
Actions
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Create alias | Add new alias |
| Edit | Edit alias |
| Delete | Remove alias |
Creating an alias
- Click Create alias
- Fill in:
- Word — what the user types
- Replacement — what to replace or add
- Full replace — enable for replace mode
- Active — enable/disable
- Click Save
Examples
Typos
| Word | Replacement | Mode |
|---|---|---|
samsng | samsung | Replace |
apple | apple | Replace |
xiaomi | xiaomi | Replace |
Synonyms
| Word | Replacement | Mode |
|---|---|---|
phone | smartphone | Synonym |
laptop | notebook | Synonym |
printer | mfp | Synonym |
Brand transliteration
| Word | Replacement | Mode |
|---|---|---|
nike | nike | Replace |
adidas | adidas | Replace |
Abbreviations
| Word | Replacement | Mode |
|---|---|---|
pc | computer | Synonym |
tv | television | Synonym |
mobile | mobile phone | Replace |
Tips
Use query stats
Check the Queries tab:
- Find zero-result queries
- See if relevant content exists
- If it does — add an alias
Don’t overuse
- Add aliases only for real synonyms
- Avoid very broad replacements
- Test search after adding
Morphology order
Aliases are applied before morphological analysis. If a word is in the morphology dictionary, its forms are also used.
Differences from mSearch2
| Aspect | mSearch2 | mSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Synonyms | Aliases |
| Modes | Add/Replace | Add/Replace |
| Interface | ExtJS | Vue 3 + PrimeVue |
