What are the Search & Match API Limitations

Search & Match API – Limitations

1. Region Restrictions

• Search & Match API is only hosted in the USA.

  • Unlike other APIs (Resume Parser, JD Parser) that support multiple server regions (US, EU, SG), Search & Match is only available from the US server.

  • This may increase latency for global users depending on geographic location.

Deployment Guide

2. Indexing Dependency

• You must index documents using either:

  • ParseAndIndex API (parses + indexes), or

  • IndexDocument API (direct structured JSON).

• If documents are not indexed, they cannot be searched or matched.

• Unstructured files (PDF/DOCX) cannot be indexed directly without prior parsing.

Indexing vs Parsing Explained

3. No Partial or Filtered Deletion

• The /deleteAllDocuments API deletes all documents for a userkey/subuserid.

• You cannot delete documents by filter (e.g., date, tag, or field).

• Selective deletion requires managing your own documentId system and using deleteDocumentById.

Delete All Docs

4. Limited Field-Based Search Operators

• Search functionality uses powerful filters, but complex queries (e.g., OR logic, regex, nested filters) may be restricted.

• Fields like skills, education, location, and experience are prioritized.

• Highly advanced custom filters require custom integration or Search Query Templating.

5. Default Scoring Logic Limitations

• Default scoring uses a predefined weight system (skills, location, job title, etc.).

• To customize weights, users must modify them via frontend configurations or consult RChilli for custom scoring setup.

• Backend scoring engine is fixed and not open to external customization.

Scoring Logic Details

6. Multi-Language and Localization Constraints

• Search & Match supports multilingual indexing and matching only if data is enriched with RChilli Taxonomy.

• Languages not supported in the taxonomy may lead to reduced accuracy or incomplete indexing.

7. Data Storage Is Temporary

• Indexed data is stored temporarily in a secure region-specific environment.

• If not used or refreshed, documents may expire based on retention policies.

• You are expected to manage your own data persistence and re-index when needed.

What Are Indexes?

What the API Supports (Strengths)

Despite the limitations, here’s what the Search & Match API excels at:

Want Help Optimizing?

If you need help configuring weights, setting up bulk indexing, or customizing your scoring model, email support@rchilli.com