AI Search EXT:solrai | AI-powered search for TYPO3 & Apache Solr
EXT:solrai enhances your Apache Solr search in TYPO3 by adding an AI summary for each search term. Your visitors see the answer before they read the list of results.
No new platform and no chatbot project. Your Solr search remains the foundation.
Get more out of a search that’s already running.
With EXT:solrai, you can get more out of your existing TYPO3 search. The extension combines the tried-and-tested search technology of Apache Solr with artificial intelligence to provide your website visitors with clear, straightforward answers to their search queries. Instead of having to click through numerous results, users receive relevant information at a glance. Your existing search infrastructure remains fully intact and is specifically enhanced with intelligent features – without the need for an additional platform or a complex chatbot project.
Reply above the list
Visitors get a sense of what the search results are about before they open the first page. This saves clicks and leads them to the right content more quickly.
Solr remains the foundation
The index and results list remain as they are.
The AI supplements your search; it does not replace it.
Not a chatbot project
You don’t need a new platform or a second knowledge base. You can get started with a fixed-price early-access package.
How EXT:solrai works: Three steps to a smart TYPO3 search
With EXT:solrai, you can enhance your existing TYPO3 search with the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The extension utilises search results from Apache Solr and uses them to generate a clear AI summary. This enables your website visitors to receive relevant answers more quickly, without first having to click through numerous search results.
1. Search term
A visitor browses your website as usual.
q=Switch cabinet maintenance
2. Solr hits
Your existing Apache Solr search provides the results, facets and snippets.
128 results from your index
3. AI summary
The language model of your choice summarises the results. The answer appears above the list of results.
Summary + List of results
From the people who maintain Solr for TYPO3
dkd is a TYPO3 agency based in Frankfurt am Main, specialising in Apache Solr. We are co-maintainers of EXT:solr, offer our own search-related products – Solr Enterprise Search and Hosted Solr – and have in-depth knowledge of the search technology on which EXT:solrai is based.
Order the AI Search EXT:solrai now for €500
EXT: Solrai in focus: What you need to know
Which versions of TYPO3 are supported?
TYPO3 v13 and v14.
Do I need Apache Solr for TYPO3?
Yes. EXT:solrai builds on your existing Solr search.
How reliable are the summaries?
The summary complements the list of results; it does not replace it. Each result remains directly accessible below it. AI-generated text may contain errors, so please test it using your own content during Early Access.
How much do installation and support cost?
We provide both of these separately, on a time-and-materials basis, as required. The price includes updates and feedback sessions until the end of 2027 and mid-2029 respectively.
Which language model can I choose?
You can choose any OpenAI-compatible language model.