No backend engineers. No complex setup. RayoSearch connects to your existing Azure AI Search index and delivers a fully working search widget with one script tag.
Step-by-step guide screenshot
Follow these steps to go from zero to live search in under 15 minutes.
Azure AI Search (formerly Cognitive Search) is the backbone of RayoSearch. If you already have an index, skip to step 2. If not, create a free Azure account and set up a new search service — the free tier handles up to 50 MB of data and 3 indexes at no cost.
What you'll need:
Sign in to RayoSearch, create a new site, and paste your Azure endpoint URL, index name, and API key. RayoSearch validates the connection instantly and reads your index schema — no manual field configuration needed.
Connection setup screenshot
Map your fields (title, image URL, description, price) using dropdowns and see a live preview update in real time. Choose a display mode — modal popup, inline, or full-page results — and set colors to match your brand.
Widget builder screenshot
Copy your generated script tag from the dashboard and paste it before the closing </body> tag on your page. Search is live instantly — no build step, no npm, no server restart needed.
<script
src="https://cdn.rayosearch.com/widget.js"
data-site-id="site_abc123"
async></script>
</body>That's it. Your search widget is live. Users can open it with ⌘K or by clicking a search icon you've added anywhere on the page.
Other search solutions require days of engineering. RayoSearch takes minutes.
Every other enterprise search solution requires server-side code to proxy requests, handle auth, and serve results. RayoSearch does all of this from the widget.
Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, or a custom static site — if you can add a script tag, you can add RayoSearch.
Unlike simple keyword search, RayoSearch uses Azure AI vector embeddings to understand what users mean — not just what they type.
Know what your users search for, where they click, and which queries return no results. Built-in — no additional tools needed.
Sub-100ms response times with debounced inputs and smooth animations. Users see results as they type.
No CSS overrides. No JavaScript. The visual builder gives you full control over colors, layout, fonts, and field display.
We're onboarding a small group of early users. Beta members get full access, hands-on onboarding support, and a direct line to shape the product roadmap.
We'll review your application and reach out within 2–3 business days.