[Feature request] Search Option for Offline Playlists (Bookmarks)

[njdjakt]

Checklist

• I have tested the latest 5.0 beta version, and it doesn't have this feature.
• I have searched for existing issues (open and closed) and confirmed this feature hasn't been requested before
• I believe this feature request will benefit more than 10% of users, not just myself

Feature Description

Feature Request: Search Option for Offline Playlists (Bookmarks)

Description

When users create many playlists (bookmarks) in PipePipe, it becomes difficult to find the correct playlist while adding a new video.
Currently, PipePipe displays all playlists in a long scrollable list without any search option.
This makes it slow and confusing, especially for users who organize content into many playlists (lectures, devotional songs, educational videos, etc.).

This feature request is only about searching playlist names (offline bookmarks), not searching inside playlists or online YouTube content.

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Expected Behavior

Add a search bar or filter box wherever users can select or view playlists so they can type part of the playlist name to locate it instantly.

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Suggested Implementation – Practical Use Points

1️⃣ When sharing or adding a video → choosing a playlist

• After selecting “Add to playlist,” all playlists are displayed in a long list.
• A search bar above the list would allow users to quickly find the right playlist without scrolling manually.

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2️⃣ Inside the main “Bookmarks → Playlists” section

• Users can see and organize all saved playlists.
• A search or filter option here would make it easy to find specific playlists in large libraries.

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Actual Behavior

Currently, users must scroll manually through potentially dozens of playlists, which becomes unmanageable as the number of playlists grows.

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Additional Notes

• Search should be real-time and case-insensitive.
• Works with offline, locally stored playlists only.
• Compatible with light and dark themes.
• Should not affect playlist data or the order of videos inside playlists.
• Can start with search in one place first (e.g., “Add to playlist”) and later extend to all playlist views.

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Environment

• App: PipePipe
• Platform: Android
• Additional Note: Tested with latest stable version (official download)
• No third-party modifications or forks used.

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Why This Feature Is Needed

• Currently, there is no way to search offline playlists by name.
• Users hesitate to create many playlists due to lack of discoverability.
• A search bar would allow safe, scalable playlist management and improve usability for users with many playlists.

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Appreciation

🙏 Thank you to the PipePipe development team for this open-source app.
Implementing this small improvement would make playlist management much smoother and support users who maintain large libraries of content offline.