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Step 2: Search for Datasets ​

Type a search term into the input field on the home page. The button label automatically changes from Explore to Search when the input is text rather than a URL.

Use descriptive keywords such as "geology Finland", "soil maps", or "elevation data Europe". Then click Search.

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Home page with the search input field

Review Search Results ​

The search results table shows matching datasets from thousands of indexed data sources. Each row shows:

  • Title — dataset name (hover for the full description)
  • Type — service type as a colored chip (e.g., WFS, WMS, OGC API Features). Datasets available through multiple service types show multiple chips.
  • Source — the organization that publishes the dataset
  • Score — relevance percentage

Browse the results and identify the dataset you want to ingest.

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Search results for a sample query

Tip: If your query includes a geographic reference (such as a country or region name), the Connector uses spatial context to improve relevance.


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