The search interface
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A search interface is the graphical user interface used by employees to search
a data source. A search interface can be developed for use on any device, from a
mobile phone to a desktop computer.
There are two ways to create a search interface for Google Cloud Search:
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Last updated 2025-08-28 UTC.
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