---
phase: 05-unified-search
verified: 2026-02-27T00:30:00Z
status: human_needed
score: 15/15 must-haves verified
human_verification:
  - test: "Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K from any page — Dashboard, Brain, Apps, etc."
    expected: "Spotlight-style search overlay opens centered with dark backdrop and ~800px modal"
    why_human: "Cannot verify visual appearance, animation (fade+scale 150ms), or z-index rendering above sidebar programmatically"
  - test: "Type 2+ characters, observe results"
    expected: "Results appear grouped by source (Brain, Memory, Apps, History, Health) each with section header, icon, bold title, and 1-line snippet with keyword highlighted in blue"
    why_human: "Cannot verify visual grouping, highlighting color correctness, or layout quality programmatically"
  - test: "Type 1 character, observe state"
    expected: "Placeholder hint 'Type 2+ characters to search...' is visible — no results shown"
    why_human: "UI state rendering requires browser"
  - test: "Press ArrowDown/ArrowUp while overlay is open with results"
    expected: "Blue highlight moves between result rows; focused row scrolls into view"
    why_human: "Cannot verify keyboard navigation visual feedback or scroll behavior programmatically"
  - test: "Press Enter on a highlighted result"
    expected: "Navigates to the result's deep-linked URL and closes the overlay"
    why_human: "Requires browser router navigation to verify end-to-end"
  - test: "Click a result row"
    expected: "Navigates to the result's deep-linked URL and overlay closes"
    why_human: "Requires browser interaction"
  - test: "Click the dark backdrop"
    expected: "Overlay dismisses"
    why_human: "Requires browser click interaction"
  - test: "Type a query with no matching data (e.g., 'zzznonexistent')"
    expected: "Centered 'No results for \"zzznonexistent\"' message is shown"
    why_human: "Requires live data and browser"
  - test: "Open overlay, verify page behind cannot scroll"
    expected: "Body scroll is locked while overlay is open; scrolling restores on close"
    why_human: "CSS overflow behavior requires browser verification"
  - test: "Type query with source returning 4+ results, observe Show more button"
    expected: "'Show N more' button appears; clicking it reveals all results for that source"
    why_human: "Requires live data with enough results to trigger expansion"
---

# Phase 5: Unified Search — Verification Report

**Phase Goal:** Any piece of information in PortOS is one keystroke away via a global search overlay
**Verified:** 2026-02-27T00:30:00Z
**Status:** human_needed (all automated checks passed; UI/UX behaviors require browser)
**Re-verification:** No — initial verification

## Goal Achievement

### Observable Truths

| # | Truth | Status | Evidence |
|---|-------|--------|----------|
| 1 | GET /api/search?q=foo returns categorized results from Brain, Memory, Apps, History, and Health sources | VERIFIED | `server/services/search.js` implements all 5 source adapters; `fanOutSearch` exports confirmed via Node import; `server/routes/search.js` wires the handler |
| 2 | Each source result includes id, title, snippet, url, and type fields | VERIFIED | All 5 adapters map to `{ id, title, snippet, url, type }` — verified in `search.js` lines 59-64, 71-76, 83-88, 95-100, 110-117, 147-153, 168-173, 183-190, 228-236 |
| 3 | Failed source adapters return empty results instead of failing the entire request | VERIFIED | `Promise.allSettled` used at `fanOutSearch` level (line 257) and within `searchBrain` (line 48) and `searchMemory` (line 132); `FALLBACKS` array provides empty-result objects on rejection |
| 4 | Query param q is validated (min 2 chars, max 200, trimmed) | VERIFIED | `searchQuerySchema = z.object({ q: z.string().min(2).max(200).trim() })` confirmed at `server/lib/validation.js` line 414; Node import confirmed export exists |
| 5 | Snippets contain ~100 char window around the keyword match | VERIFIED | `extractSnippet()` at `search.js` line 26 finds first match index, extracts `start = max(0, idx-30)`, `end = min(text.length, start+100)`, prepends/appends `...` as needed |
| 6 | Sources with zero results are omitted from the response | VERIFIED | `const nonEmpty = sources.filter(s => s.results.length > 0)` at `search.js` line 275; only `nonEmpty` is returned |
| 7 | Pressing Cmd+K or Ctrl+K from any page opens a search overlay | VERIFIED (logic) | `useCmdKSearch.js` listens on `document.addEventListener('keydown', handler)` checking `(e.metaKey || e.ctrlKey) && e.key === 'k'`; `CmdKSearch` is mounted in `Layout.jsx` (line 544) so it is present on every route |
| 8 | Typing 2+ characters triggers debounced search-as-you-type | VERIFIED (logic) | `CmdKSearch.jsx` uses `useEffect` with `setTimeout`/`clearTimeout` at 300ms when `query.length >= 2` (lines 59-74) |
| 9 | Results are grouped by source with section headers, icons, and text snippets | VERIFIED (logic) | `results.map(source => ...)` renders source header with `SourceIcon` + `source.label` then iterates `visible` results; `ICON_MAP` maps icon string to Lucide component |
| 10 | Keyword matches are highlighted in result snippets | VERIFIED (logic) | `Highlight` component (lines 10-23) splits on case-insensitive regex and wraps matches in `<mark className="bg-port-accent/30 ...">` |
| 11 | Arrow keys move selection highlight, Enter navigates to result URL, Escape closes overlay | VERIFIED (logic) | `handleKeyDown` at lines 101-114 handles `ArrowDown`, `ArrowUp`, `Enter` (calls `handleNavigate(item.url)`), `Escape` (calls `close()`) |
| 12 | Clicking a result navigates to its deep-linked location and closes the overlay | VERIFIED (logic) | `onClick={() => handleNavigate(result.url)}` at line 197; `handleNavigate` calls `navigate(url)` then `close()` (lines 96-99) |
| 13 | Clicking the backdrop dismisses the overlay | VERIFIED (logic) | Backdrop div has `onClick={close}` at line 130 |
| 14 | Input auto-focuses when overlay opens | VERIFIED (logic) | `useEffect(() => { if (open) inputRef.current?.focus(); }, [open])` at lines 38-40 |
| 15 | Body scroll is locked when overlay is open | VERIFIED (logic) | `useEffect(() => { document.body.style.overflow = open ? 'hidden' : ''; ... }, [open])` at lines 43-46 |

**Score:** 15/15 truths verified (automated logic checks — browser validation listed in human verification section)

### Required Artifacts

| Artifact | Expected | Status | Details |
|----------|----------|--------|---------|
| `server/services/search.js` | Fan-out search engine with source adapters, exports `fanOutSearch` | VERIFIED | 248 lines, substantive; exports confirmed via Node import; 5 source adapters, `extractSnippet`, `fanOutSearch` |
| `server/routes/search.js` | GET /api/search route handler | VERIFIED | 19 lines, wired to `fanOutSearch` and `searchQuerySchema`; registered in `server/index.js` |
| `server/lib/validation.js` | Contains `searchQuerySchema` export | VERIFIED | `searchQuerySchema` at line 414; Node import confirms export exists |
| `client/src/services/api.js` | `search(q)` client API function | VERIFIED | Line 44: `export const search = (q) => request('/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(q)}')` |
| `client/src/hooks/useCmdKSearch.js` | Global Cmd+K keyboard shortcut hook, exports `useCmdKSearch` | VERIFIED | 15 lines, registers `keydown` listener, returns `{ open, setOpen }` |
| `client/src/components/CmdKSearch.jsx` | Search overlay modal component with results display | VERIFIED | 234 lines, substantive; portal, debounce, grouped results, Highlight, keyboard nav, scroll lock |
| `client/src/components/Layout.jsx` | Contains `CmdKSearch` mount | VERIFIED | Imports `CmdKSearch` (line 60); renders `<CmdKSearch />` (line 544) as sibling in root shell |

### Key Link Verification

| From | To | Via | Status | Details |
|------|----|-----|--------|---------|
| `server/routes/search.js` | `server/services/search.js` | `import fanOutSearch` | WIRED | Line 12: `import { fanOutSearch } from '../services/search.js'`; used at line 19 |
| `server/routes/search.js` | `server/lib/validation.js` | `import searchQuerySchema` | WIRED | Line 11: `import { validateRequest, searchQuerySchema } from '../lib/validation.js'`; used at line 18 |
| `server/index.js` | `server/routes/search.js` | `app.use('/api/search', searchRoutes)` | WIRED | Line 46 import; line 194 registration — placed alphabetically after `/api/screenshots` |
| `client/src/components/Layout.jsx` | `client/src/components/CmdKSearch.jsx` | `import and render <CmdKSearch />` | WIRED | Import at line 60; render at line 544 |
| `client/src/components/CmdKSearch.jsx` | `client/src/hooks/useCmdKSearch.js` | `import useCmdKSearch` | WIRED | Line 5: `import { useCmdKSearch } from '../hooks/useCmdKSearch'`; destructured at line 26 |
| `client/src/components/CmdKSearch.jsx` | `client/src/services/api.js` | `import { search }` | WIRED | Line 6: `import { search } from '../services/api'`; called inside `setTimeout` at line 67 |
| `client/src/components/CmdKSearch.jsx` | `react-router-dom` | `useNavigate()` for deep-link navigation | WIRED | Line 3 import; `navigate(url)` called at line 97 in `handleNavigate`; `handleNavigate` called on click (line 197) and Enter key (line 110) |

### Requirements Coverage

| Requirement | Source Plan | Description | Status | Evidence |
|-------------|------------|-------------|--------|----------|
| SRC-01 | 05-02-PLAN.md | Cmd+K / Ctrl+K opens search overlay from any page | SATISFIED | `useCmdKSearch.js` registers global `keydown` handler; `CmdKSearch` mounted in `Layout.jsx` for all routes |
| SRC-02 | 05-01-PLAN.md | Server-side `/api/search` endpoint fans out keyword queries to existing service search functions | SATISFIED | `GET /api/search` route registered; `fanOutSearch` fans out to `brainStorage`, `memoryBM25`, `memory`, `apps`, `history` services via `Promise.allSettled` |
| SRC-03 | 05-01-PLAN.md, 05-02-PLAN.md | Results categorized by source with icons and snippets | SATISFIED | Server returns `{ id, label, icon, results[] }`; client renders grouped by source with `ICON_MAP`, section headers, and `Highlight` component on snippets |
| SRC-04 | 05-02-PLAN.md | Click result navigates to deep-linked location | SATISFIED | `handleNavigate(result.url)` called on click and Enter; each adapter assigns route-specific `url` (e.g., `/brain/inbox`, `/cos/memory`, `/apps`, `/devtools/history`, `/meatspace/health`) |

All four phase requirements (SRC-01 through SRC-04) are claimed by plans and have verified implementation evidence. No orphaned requirements found.

### Anti-Patterns Found

| File | Line | Pattern | Severity | Impact |
|------|------|---------|----------|--------|
| `CmdKSearch.jsx` | 144-145 | HTML attribute named `placeholder` | Info | This is a legitimate HTML input `placeholder` attribute — not a stub pattern. No concern. |
| `search.js` | 148 | `return null` inside `.map()` filter | Info | Used correctly to handle missing memory entries before `.filter(Boolean)` — not a stub. |
| `CmdKSearch.jsx` | 116 | `if (!open) return null` | Info | Correct early-return pattern when overlay is closed — not a stub. |

No blocker or warning anti-patterns found. All three flagged items are correct usage, not stubs.

### Human Verification Required

Ten items need browser verification. All automated logic checks passed — the implementations are substantive and wired. Human verification confirms the visual and interactive behaviors.

**1. Overlay Opens on Cmd+K from Any Page**
**Test:** Navigate to Dashboard, then press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (other OS)
**Expected:** Centered dark-backdrop modal appears with ~800px width, visible search input, and Cmd+K badge in the top-right of the input row
**Why human:** Visual appearance, animation quality (fade+scale), and z-index stacking above sidebar cannot be verified programmatically

**2. Search Results Render Correctly**
**Test:** Type "app" or "brain" (2+ chars) and observe results
**Expected:** Results grouped by source with section header (icon + uppercase label), each result showing bold title and 1-line snippet with the matched keyword highlighted in blue
**Why human:** Visual grouping layout, highlight color rendering, and text truncation require browser

**3. Placeholder / Empty State**
**Test:** Open overlay without typing
**Expected:** Centered gray hint text "Type 2+ characters to search across Brain, Memory, Apps, History, and Health"
**Why human:** Requires browser rendering

**4. Keyboard Navigation Visual**
**Test:** Open overlay, type 2+ chars, press ArrowDown repeatedly
**Expected:** Blue accent highlight moves down result rows; row scrolls into view when off-screen
**Why human:** CSS highlight class application and scroll behavior require browser

**5. Enter Key Navigation**
**Test:** Arrow-navigate to a result, press Enter
**Expected:** Browser navigates to the result's deep-linked page (e.g., `/brain/inbox`, `/apps`) and overlay closes
**Why human:** Requires live React Router navigation

**6. Click Result Navigation**
**Test:** Click any result row
**Expected:** Navigates to the result's URL and overlay closes
**Why human:** Requires browser click and router interaction

**7. Backdrop Click Dismiss**
**Test:** Click the dark area outside the modal
**Expected:** Overlay closes immediately
**Why human:** Requires browser click interaction

**8. No-Results State**
**Test:** Type a nonsense query like "zzzxyznonexistent"
**Expected:** Centered message "No results for 'zzzxyznonexistent'" appears
**Why human:** Requires live API call with real data returning empty

**9. Body Scroll Lock**
**Test:** Open overlay on a page with scrollable content; attempt to scroll
**Expected:** Page scroll is locked while overlay is open; scrolling resumes after Escape or backdrop click
**Why human:** CSS `overflow: hidden` on body needs browser verification

**10. Show More Expansion**
**Test:** Search for a term that returns more than 3 results in one source (e.g., search for a common app name or "brain")
**Expected:** "Show N more" button appears below first 3 results; clicking it reveals all results for that source
**Why human:** Requires live data with sufficient results to trigger the expansion threshold

### Commit Verification

All four task commits referenced in SUMMARY files are present in git history:
- `226b850` — feat(05-01): create unified search service with fan-out adapters
- `ea077ee` — feat(05-01): add search route, schema, index registration, and client API function
- `8cdbee1` — feat(05-02): create Cmd+K search hook and overlay component
- `22484ed` — feat(05-02): mount CmdKSearch in Layout.jsx

### Summary

Phase 5 goal is achieved at the code level. All 15 observable truths have verified logic implementations. All 7 required artifacts exist and are substantive (no stubs). All 7 key links are wired (imports used, connections functional). All 4 requirements (SRC-01 through SRC-04) are satisfied with implementation evidence.

The 10 human verification items are standard browser/visual checks expected for any UI feature. No blockers, gaps, or orphaned requirements were found.

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_Verified: 2026-02-27T00:30:00Z_
_Verifier: Claude (gsd-verifier)_
