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sf-knowledge-federated-search

Apply Federated Search implementation steps and API references for Salesforce external data sources.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Avinava/sf-documentation-knowledge --skill sf-knowledge-federated-search

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Skill: sf-knowledge-federated-search
Source: https://github.com/Avinava/sf-documentation-knowledge/tree/main/skills/federated-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Avinava/sf-documentation-knowledge --skill sf-knowledge-federated-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Federated Search knowledge provides curated, reliable guidance for implementing Federated Search across external data sources in Salesforce, reducing time spent searching the web and risking outdated or inconsistent results.

Core Features & Use Cases

Curated topics & index: Access structured guidance from knowledge/current/federated-search/_index.md.
Topic-level guidance: Read topic files in knowledge/current/federated-search/ to get implementation steps, API references, and JSON formats.
Use Case: When integrating external data sources, follow the Federated Search Developer Guide to configure connections, indexing, and search routing safely and efficiently.

Quick Start

Read the federated-search index and open relevant topic files to implement Federated Search in your Salesforce application.

Frequently Asked Questions about sf-knowledge-federated-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I implement Federated Search for external data sources in Salesforce?▼

To implement Federated Search in Salesforce, you need to configure external data source connections, set up indexing, and establish search routing. Structured guidance provides the necessary implementation steps and API references to integrate external data securely and efficiently.

What is Federated Search and when do I need it for Salesforce external data?▼

Federated Search is a mechanism that allows Salesforce to query and retrieve information from external data sources in real time. You need it when integrating external repositories and requiring unified search results without duplicating data into your Salesforce org.

Where can I find API references and JSON formats for Salesforce Federated Search?▼

API references and JSON formats for Salesforce Federated Search are located within the structured knowledge topic files. These curated documents provide the specific connection configurations, indexing parameters, and search routing payloads required for implementation.

How do I configure search routing and indexing for external data in Salesforce?▼

Configuring search routing and indexing involves applying the documented Federated Search topics to your external data scenarios. You must follow the implementation steps in the developer guide to safely establish connections and route search queries across external sources.

Do I need external data source connections to use Federated Search in Salesforce?▼

Yes, establishing external data source connections is a prerequisite for Salesforce Federated Search. The feature relies on these connections to query external repositories, route search requests, and return unified results without migrating the underlying data.

What are the limitations of using Salesforce Federated Search for external data integration?▼

Salesforce Federated Search relies on the stability and performance of your external data source connections. If an external system experiences latency or downtime, search routing will fail, meaning this approach is limited by external API constraints and network reliability.