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Searching the Registry

All resources found in the Registry can be searched through the WSO2 Gadget Server Management Console. Search can be refined by resource name, created date range, updated date range, tags, comments, property name, property value, media type etc.

Tip

To search for matches containing a specific pattern, use the "%" symbol.

Follow the instructions below to find a necessary resource in the Registry.

1. Log on to the Gadget Server Management Console.

2. Click the "Main" menu and select "Metadata" under "Registry."

3. The "Search" window appears.

The search can be refined by:

  • Resource Name
  • Created Date Range - The date when a resource was created.
  • Updated Date Range - The date when a resource was updated.
  • Update Author - The author of a resource updating.
  • Create Author - The author of a resource creation.
  • Tags
  • Comments
  • Property Name
  • Property Value
  • Media Type

The search parameters for a given media type is configurable by an admin user, who can create a resource with the name of the media type and declare parameters as properties. The search parameter name is given as the property name. The property value describes whether this parameter should be included in the custom search.

Tip

Created or updated dates can be either entered in the format of MM/DD/YYYY or picked from the calender interface provided.

4. Fill the search criteria and click on the "Search" button. The results are displayed in the "Search Results" window.