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Installation

fastender edited this page Jul 2, 2025 · 1 revision

There are two methods to install the Fast Search Card: via HACS (recommended) or manually.

Method 1: HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) (Recommended)

  1. Prerequisite: You must have HACS installed in your Home Assistant.
  2. Add Frontend Repository:
    • In HACS, navigate to "Frontend".
    • Click the three dots in the top right corner and select "Custom repositories".
    • Paste the URL to this GitHub repository (https://github.com/fastender/Fast-Search-Card).
    • Select the category "Lovelace".
    • Click "ADD".
  3. Install the Card:
    • Search for "Fast Search Card" in HACS and click on it.
    • Click "INSTALL".
  4. Add Resource: The card should be automatically added to your Lovelace resources. If not, add it manually under Settings > Dashboards > Three dots in top right > Resources with the URL /hacsfiles/fast-search-card/fast-search-card.js and the type "JavaScript Module".

Method 2: Manual Installation

  1. Download the fast-search-card.js file from the latest Release.
  2. Upload the file to the www directory inside your Home Assistant config folder. If the www folder does not exist, create it.
  3. Add the resource to your Lovelace configuration:
    • Go to Settings > Dashboards.
    • Click the three dots in the top right corner and select "Resources".
    • Click "+ ADD RESOURCE".
    • Enter the URL as /local/fast-search-card.js.
    • Select the Resource Type "JavaScript Module".
    • Click "CREATE".

After installation, you can add the card to your dashboard by creating a new "Manual" card and entering the configuration code.

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