You saved something brilliant weeks ago. Now you need it. This guide shows you how to find any idea, moment, or piece of content in your Eden workspace — even when you can't remember where you put it.
The Eden Search Philosophy
Traditional search finds files by name. Eden search finds content by what's in it.
Traditional Search | Eden Search |
|---|---|
"interview_final.mp4" | "when she talks about leadership" |
"notes_oct_2024.pdf" | "the chart showing growth rates" |
"research_folder" | "person in the red sweater explaining the concept" |
You don't need to remember file names. You just need to describe what you're looking for.
Search Strategies
When You Remember What Was Said
Use transcript search:
"The part where they mention the budget"
"When he says 'the key insight is'"
"Discussion about customer retention"
When You Remember What You Saw
Use frame search:
"Slide with the pie chart"
"Person standing in front of the whiteboard"
"Close-up of the product"
When You Remember the Topic
Use topic-based search:
"Machine learning"
"Hiring best practices"
"Q4 planning"
When You Barely Remember Anything
Start broad and narrow down:
Search a general term: "marketing"
Look at results to jog your memory
Refine: "marketing strategy presentation"
Power User Techniques
Combine Visual + Spoken
"The part where they show the graph and talk about revenue"
This finds moments where both the visual element AND the spoken topic appear together.
Search for Context Clues
Can't remember the content but remember the context?
"Interview in the podcast studio"
"Conference presentation"
"Meeting with the team"
Use Your Swipe File
If you've been saving inspiration to a Swipe File folder, search within it:
Click on your Swipe File folder
Search for what you need
Results limited to your saved inspiration
Ask AI to Find It
On a Canvas, connect multiple items and ask:
"Which of these videos talks about pricing strategy?"
"Find the source that mentions customer acquisition cost"
"Where do they give advice about hiring?"
Searching Effectively
Be Specific When Possible
Less Effective | More Effective |
|---|---|
"Meeting" | "Team standup about product launch" |
"Presentation" | "Presentation with blue slides about Q3" |
"Person" | "Woman in black shirt explaining the data" |
Try Multiple Angles
If your first search doesn't work:
Rephrase: "revenue" → "income" → "sales"
Broaden: "Q3 revenue report" → "revenue"
Change focus: "graph showing growth" → "presentation about growth"
Use What You Know
Search for anything you remember:
A phrase someone used
What someone was wearing
Where the conversation happened
A visual element on screen
A topic that was covered
Organizing for Future Finding
Even with powerful search, some organization helps:
Use a Swipe File
Save inspiration and ideas to a dedicated folder. When you need ideas, you know where to look first.
Use Descriptive Notes
When you save something important, add a quick note about why. This gives search more to find.
Project Folders
Keep related content together. Searching within a project folder narrows results immediately.
See Organizing with Folders for more.
Real-World Examples
"I saw a great hook in a YouTube video last month"
Search: "hook" or "opening" or describe what made it great — "energetic intro" or "starts with a question"
"Someone explained a concept really well but I forget who"
Search the concept: "explains compound interest" or "how to think about pricing"
"There was a frame I wanted to use as a thumbnail"
Search the visual: "person looking at camera smiling" or "dramatic lighting"
"My notes from that podcast episode"
Search topic + format: "podcast about productivity" or search within your Notes folder
"The client feedback from last quarter"
Search: "client feedback" or "revisions needed" or specific client name
When Search Isn't Enough
Use AI as a Research Assistant
Create a Canvas
Add several items that might contain what you need
Connect them to an AI chat
Ask: "Which of these mentions [topic]?" or "Find where they discuss [concept]"
Browse by Segments
For videos, open them and browse the segment view. Segments are tagged and described, making it easy to scan long content.
Check Recent Items
Sometimes what you're looking for is recent. Your most recently added or viewed items appear at the top of your workspace.
Common Questions
What if I really can't find something?
Try increasingly broad searches. If nothing works, the content might not be in Eden yet — check that you actually uploaded it.
Can I search by date?
Currently, search focuses on content. For time-based finding, check your recent items or use folder organization by date.
How do I know if something was ever uploaded?
Search for something very specific from the content. If it's in Eden, it should appear.
Can I save searches?
Not currently, but you can create folders for specific topics and move found items there for future access.
