Data Management
Introducing Steelbak Search
An owner-operated discovery engine for the Steelbak network9 open source core, analytics-first roadmap, and service-led monetization.
Anchor-Aware Search
Send readers to the exact sections of long-form playbooks and project logs using heading-level results.
Operator Owned
Open source core, local-first data, and a provider architecture sized for Steelbak-grade infrastructure.
Monetize Services
Implementation packages, managed search hosting, premium extensions, and training from the Steelbak team.
Why We Built Steelbak Search
Steelbak publishes deep operational knowledge across Steelbak.com, Farrier Services, DiggnDeeper, and the AppxHub ecosystem. Generic search ignores the nuance of our long-form content, and SaaS alternatives move our data into someone else’s cloud. Steelbak Search keeps discovery in house while meeting operator needs.
- Section-level accuracy for comprehensive guides and SOPs.
- Local-first mindset so we retain ownership of data.
- Analytics loop to reveal what customers and collaborators seek.
- Extensible providers that can adopt future engines (MySQL, Meilisearch, Elastic).
Roadmap in Motion
We launched the foundation so contributors and clients can steer the next phases.
- Phase 1 – MySQL-backed index for posts, pages, taxonomies, and anchor links.
- Phase 2 – Inline autocomplete, facet toggles, and Steelbak’s no-modal UX.
- Phase 3 – Analytics dashboards, managed clusters, premium extensions, and training.
Monetization: Open Source + Paid Expertise
The code is available to everyone. Revenue comes from helping operators implement, manage, and extend the system.
Implementation Packages
Blueprint, configure, and deploy Steelbak Search for field operators and boutique agencies.
Managed Hosting
Steelbak-managed search clusters with monitoring, upgrades, and SLAs.
Premium Extensions & Training
Analytics dashboards, semantic ranking, AppxHub integrations, workshops, and certification.
Build Steelbak Search with Us
Share your discovery challenges, contribute code, or team up for early adopter programs.