The Search and Discovery Specification provides a modular framework for building advanced information retrieval systems capable of organizing, indexing, and discovering complex datasets. It is designed to support both traditional search methods and intelligent discovery workflows, allowing users and organizations to locate relevant information quickly across structured and unstructured sources. The specification emphasizes transparency, extensibility, and interoperability, enabling search infrastructure to be customized for different industries and use cases.
The specification includes core search capabilities such as full-text indexing, query processing, document retrieval, relevance ranking, and metadata-based discovery. Its modular filtering framework enables advanced refinement through criteria such as dates, jurisdictions, statutes, agencies, organizations, and financial thresholds. These capabilities allow users to move beyond simple keyword searches and perform targeted discovery across large collections of information.
Optional plugin modules extend the specification with specialized capabilities, including semantic search, AI-assisted contextual retrieval, advanced filtering logic, legal research discovery, organizational mapping, and financial intelligence. The plugin architecture allows additional functionality to be added without changing the underlying core system, providing flexibility for specialized applications while maintaining compatibility with the overall framework.
Built around modular design principles, the Search and Discovery Specification supports scalable deployments ranging from lightweight search applications to complex enterprise and public information systems. By separating foundational search functions from optional extensions, organizations can maintain control over their infrastructure while adapting the system to evolving discovery requirements.
This specification is released under the AGPL-3.0+ license and is free to use with required attribution. Attribution-free deployments may obtain a Specification Branding License, with fees based on usage, deployment scope, and environment size.
Specification Repository:
- PublicEnforcer – An open-source transparency platform that tracks publicly available federal enforcement data, case activity, financial penalties, and outcomes through searchable, source-linked timelines and analytics.
Premium Specification Modules:
Search and Discovery Module Specification Pricing:
| Network Size | # of Users | One-Time Price | Duration |
| Small | 1 – 20 | $60,000 | Perpetual License |
| Medium | 21- 1000 | $120,000 | Perpetual License |
| Large | 1001 + | Custom Quote | Custom Quote |
