# Performing a Quick Search

> Test ideas and keywords with a lightweight search before creating a full project.

> Test ideas and keywords with a lightweight search before creating a full project.

> Use Quick Search to generate Boolean queries instantly — either through AI or manual customization — and move directly into analysis.

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## 1. Start a Quick Search

![Quick Search button on the toolbar](/assets/img/docs/quick-search/kommon-snap-1764064517561.png)

Open the Quick Search section to begin building your monitoring query for any brand, topic, or keyword.

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## 2. AI-Generated Search (Automatic Method)

If you want the system to generate the query for you:

1. **Type the brand or topic** you want to monitor in the input field.
2. **Select the query length** based on your requirement:

  - Short Query
  - Medium Query
  - Long Query
3. Kommon Poll will **automatically build a complete Boolean query** based on your input and selected length.

![AI Boolean builder with the Generate Boolean Query button](/assets/img/docs/quick-search/kommon-snap-1764071684773.png)

This is the fastest method for users who don’t want to create queries manually.

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## 3. Manual Query Creation (Advanced Method)

If you prefer full control:

1. Choose **Generate Query Manually**.
2. Enter your own keywords, variations, and conditions related to your brand or topic.
3. You can **edit, update, or delete** parts of the query structure at any time.
4. Apply the final query to run your search.

![Generate Query Manually mode highlighted in Quick Search](/assets/img/docs/quick-search/kommon-snap-1764071680573.png)

Manual mode is ideal for advanced users who want very precise filtering.

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## 4. Apply the Query & Run the Search

Once your query (AI-generated or manual) is ready:

- Click **Search** to run it.
- Kommon Poll will fetch all matching mentions from connected data sources.

![Quick Search page with the Search button](/assets/img/docs/quick-search/kommon-snap-1764071703893.png)

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