Searching strings in attachments and uploaded files #3128

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-05T06:04:17+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 06:04:17 +03:00

Originally created by @merrime-n on GitHub (Sep 13, 2022).

Describe the feature you'd like

In order to improve the ease of access and content navigation, it would be great if one could search for strings in attachments (mostly MS Office Word files or even PDFs).

Describe the benefits this would bring to existing BookStack users

When the amount of books and shelves rises, the number of attachments increases consequently. As a result, navigating specific files may become an issue. One is likely to remember some parts of a text file but does not recall the name of the file or where the file is uploaded. So if the user can search for strings in files, they can find the file easily.

Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means?

The answer is no.
That is because the feature should be accessible along with other BookStack features; So it can be beneficial.

Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue?

I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundemental request

How long have you been using BookStack?

0 to 6 months

Additional context

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Originally created by @merrime-n on GitHub (Sep 13, 2022). ### Describe the feature you'd like In order to improve the ease of access and content navigation, it would be great if one could search for strings in attachments (mostly MS Office Word files or even PDFs). ### Describe the benefits this would bring to existing BookStack users When the amount of books and shelves rises, the number of attachments increases consequently. As a result, navigating specific files may become an issue. One is likely to remember some parts of a text file but does not recall the name of the file or where the file is uploaded. So if the user can search for strings in files, they can find the file easily. ### Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means? The answer is no. That is because the feature should be accessible along with other BookStack features; So it can be beneficial. ### Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue? - [X] I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundemental request ### How long have you been using BookStack? 0 to 6 months ### Additional context _No response_

OVERLORD added the 🔨 Feature Request label 2026-02-05 06:04:17 +03:00

OVERLORD closed this issue

2026-02-05 06:04:19 +03:00

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Reference: starred/BookStack#3128