This plugin is a client for integrating Swiftype's search API into a website. It is designed for developers or site administrators who need to add a custom, API-driven search experience with specific control over results and display. The tool provides a shortcode-based implementation, making it straightforward to embed a search interface on a page, typically a homepage.

• Configurable Shortcode: Use the [bc-swiftype-search] shortcode to place the search bar and results. Key parameters like the public API key (engine_key), results per page, and character limits for titles and excerpts are set directly as attributes.
• Site Filtering: Enables filtering search results by specific site sections or domains. This is managed through URL parameters, allowing for targeted searches across a multi-site or sectioned website structure.
• Search History Storage: Utilizes the browser's local storage to keep a history of recent user searches, improving the user experience by allowing quick access to past queries.
• Customizable API Interaction: The underlying API call URL and various parameter names (for query, page number, site filters) can be modified to match specific Swiftype engine configurations or integration needs.
• Pagination Control: Built-in handling for multi-page result sets, with the page number parameter configurable to fit existing URL structures.