The latest DocSearch release brings a more powerful, flexible, and conversational experience for both developers and end users. A redesigned Playground Editor offers live previews and deeper configuration control, while DocSearch v4.3 introduces Suggested Questions, a composable API, and improved UI/UX stability. Field Mapping now supports custom data shapes, expanding compatibility beyond crawler-generated content. With enhanced performance and new Ask AI–powered search on Algolia Docs, DocSearch delivers faster setup, richer customization, and smarter discovery. Click here to learn more.

Algolia SiteSearch UI Components introduce a flexible, open-source registry for creating AI-powered search interfaces faster. Built with shadcn on top of InstantSearch, these components simplify implementation across multiple use cases, including Ask AI. Developers and agents can easily customize layouts and interactions, even using generative tools like v0 or Cursor. SiteSearch accelerates development with production-ready UI patterns that reduce engineering effort and enable rapid, tailored search experiences. Click here to learn more.

Ask AI now delivers a more engaging and cost-effective experience. New Suggested Questions help users start conversations faster by surfacing curated, clickable prompts that instantly generate responses. Analytics Enhancements add token-level insights for deeper understanding of conversation flow. Token Efficiency improvements reduce costs by up to 50% while maintaining speed and accuracy. Expanded provider support, including OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Vercel AI SDK v5, ensures compatibility with the latest LLMs. Click here to learn more.

The new chat component for InstantSearch allows developers to build conversational assistants directly within existing search interfaces. It includes a configurable chat widget, session memory, accessibility compliance, and product carousels - all fully compatible with Agent Studio for seamless conversational experience design. Click here to learn more.

Algolia MCP Server enables LLMs and Agents to securely access Algolia’s Search and Recommend APIs through the open Model Context Protocol (MCP). This managed, fully hosted service provides a universal gateway between AI systems and Algolia, simplifying integration and enhancing data-driven AI experiences. Click here to learn more and get started with the Algolia MCP Server. 

Ask AI is now generally available, expanding beyond documentation search to support broader site experiences - across support portals, blogs, marketing pages, and more. With new flexible UI options and streamlined setup, teams can quickly deploy accurate, conversational search powered by Algolia and the LLM of their choice. Click here to learn more.

AI Assisted No Code Transformations is now available in Public Beta. This enhancement lets business users describe data clean-up or enrichment needs in plain English, with the system automatically generating the data transformation logic. It reduces complexity, speeds up experimentation, and ensures cleaner, better-structured data for improved search and discovery experiences. Click here to learn more.

Ask AI adds a smart assistant to the search bar, helping users get instant answers from existing documentation content. Supports natural-language questions, follow-ups, and cited sources. Works with DocSearch and custom Algolia setups. BYOLLM model allows flexible integration with preferred AI providers. Click here to learn more. Try Ask AI in Public Beta today!

Agent Studio introduces a developer framework that enables building business-aware AI agents in weeks, not months. The platform orchestrates across multiple indices and data sources, delivering sub-50ms global retrieval with automatic business logic enforcement. Agents understand access permissions, data relationships, and organizational rules through real-time integration with existing Algolia configurations. A single API endpoint handles LLM communication, multi-source retrieval, and tool orchestration, eliminating months of custom integration work. Click here to learn more. If you’d like access to the Algolia Agent Studio, please fill out this form. 

Generative Experience Guides empower businesses to keep visitors engaged by creating AI-powered content that guides decision-making directly on your website. Available as Shopping, Category, and Comparison Guides, this solution reduces bounce rates while increasing discoverability and conversations. Guides seamlessly integrate with your existing Algolia setup through the dashboard and SDKs. Support for multiple languages ensures you can deliver personalized experiences to global audiences. Click here to learn more.