Introduction to Multimodal Search with Kailua Labs
Imagine being able to search for content in your app using natural language, just like you would describe it to a friend. This is made possible with multimodal search, a technology that allows you to search across different types of media, such as text, images, video, and audio, using a combination of data types. For instance, you can search for "dog with sunglasses" and get relevant images of dogs wearing sunglasses, or search for "how to make a cake" and get relevant videos of cake recipes.
The importance of multimodal search lies in its ability to make your app more user-friendly and engaging. It eliminates the need to use keywords or filters to narrow down search results, allowing users to access content in a more intuitive way. By using natural phrases, questions, or vague descriptions, users can get accurate and relevant results, making their experience more enjoyable and interactive.
Getting Started with Kailua Labs
To build multimodal search into your app, you can use the Kailua Labs platform. The process is straightforward: sign up for an API key, upload your data to a catalog, and start searching. A catalog is a collection of media items that you want to make searchable, and you can create multiple catalogs for different types of data or use cases. For example, you can create a catalog for stock photos, another for podcasts, and another for news articles.
Once you have created a catalog and uploaded your data, you can start searching using the Kailua Labs API. The API supports various query formats, including text, image, video, audio, or a combination of these. You can also use natural language queries to search for complex concepts or scenarios, such as "a podcast about AI and ethics" or "a video of a cat playing with a ball." The API will return a list of relevant items from your catalog, along with metadata like title, description, and URL.
To try out the Kailua Labs API, you can visit their demo catalog of stock photos at https://app.kailualabs.com/image-search. Here, you can see how the API works with different types of queries and how it returns accurate and relevant results. You can also learn more about the Kailua Labs team and their vision at https://kailualabs.com.
If you're interested in building multimodal search into your app, we highly recommend checking out Kailua Labs and getting started today. It's the easiest and fastest way to add next-generation search functionality to your app, making it more accessible and engaging for your users.
