> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.metal.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Searching in Metal

> Use the command palette and Files search to find what you need.

Metal has two ways to find things fast: a global command palette and a dedicated Files search.

## Global search (command palette)

Press <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>K</kbd> (or click **Search** in the sidebar) to open the command palette. Start typing to jump to:

* **Pages** — Home, Companies, Folders, and more.
* **Companies** and **Deals**.
* **Files** — matched by name.

<Note>
  The command palette matches records and files by name. To search across the *contents* of your documents, use Files search.
</Note>

## Files search

Open **Files** and use **Search files and documents**, then press Enter. This searches across your ingested documents, not just titles. Narrow results with the company, document type, and source filters.

## Search vs. chat

Search finds existing records and files. The AI **Chat** (press <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>J</kbd>) is conversational — ask questions and have Metal reason over your firm's context. They're separate tools for different jobs.