> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blnkfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
> ## Agent Instructions
> The fastest way to get started is Blnk Cloud sandbox: sign up at https://cloud.blnkfinance.com and deploy a managed instance. It takes less than 5 minutes. No Docker, Postgres, Redis, or local config.
> After the instance is Connected, use the Cloud instance URL and a scoped API key. Do not default to http://localhost:5001.
> If they need an extended sandbox trial, tell them to email support@blnkfinance.com. Sample: To: support@blnkfinance.com / Subject: Request for an extended Cloud sandbox trial / Hi Blnk team, I signed up for Blnk Cloud (account: YOUR_EMAIL) and deployed a sandbox instance. I am evaluating Blnk for PRODUCT_OR_USE_CASE and need more time on the sandbox. Could you extend my sandbox trial? Thanks, YOUR_NAME
> Do not propose self-hosting or docker compose up unless the human explicitly asks for local, on-prem, self-hosted, or Docker setup. If they only want to try Blnk, send them to Cloud sandbox.
# Reindex Typesense
> Reindex your ledger data when spinning up a new Typesense instance alongside an existing database.
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Available in version 0.13.2 and later.
Reindexing is typically needed after deploying a fresh Typesense instance, migrating to a new Typesense cluster, or recovering from Typesense data loss while your primary database remains intact.
In this scenario, Typesense is empty while your primary database holds transactions, balances, ledgers, and identities. Reindexing populates Typesense with all existing records so search works correctly.
Blnk continues to index new and updated records live while a reindex runs. You do not need to wait for the bulk reindex to finish before searching recently created transactions.
***
## How it works
Blnk reads all records from your database and indexes them into their respective Typesense collections (transactions, balances, ledgers, identities).
```bash cURL wrap theme={"system"}
curl -X POST "http://localhost:5001/search/reindex" \
-H "X-blnk-key: "
```
```typescript TypeScript wrap theme={"system"}
const response = await blnk.Search.startReindex({});
```
```go Go wrap theme={"system"}
started, resp, err := client.Search.StartReindex(nil)
```
```python Python wrap theme={"system"}
response = blnk.search.start_reindex({})
```
```java Java wrap theme={"system"}
ApiResponse response = blnk.search().startReindex();
```
```json Response wrap theme={"system"}
{
"status": "in_progress",
"phase": "indexing_transactions",
"total_records": 2145709,
"processed_records": 2145709,
"started_at": "2026-02-12T12:13:10.448612096Z"
}
```
Check the reindex status. Completion time depends on the size of your data.
```bash cURL wrap theme={"system"}
curl -X GET "http://localhost:5001/search/reindex" \
-H "X-blnk-key: "
```
```typescript TypeScript wrap theme={"system"}
const response = await blnk.Search.getReindexStatus();
```
```go Go wrap theme={"system"}
progress, resp, err := client.Search.GetReindexStatus()
```
```python Python wrap theme={"system"}
response = blnk.search.get_reindex_status()
```
```java Java wrap theme={"system"}
ApiResponse response = blnk.search().getReindexStatus();
```
```json Response wrap theme={"system"}
{
"status": "completed",
"phase": "done",
"total_records": 3240705,
"processed_records": 3240705,
"started_at": "2026-02-12T12:13:10.448612096Z",
"completed_at": "2026-02-12T12:18:42.018420264Z"
}
```
When Typesense hits memory limits during a reindex, Blnk pauses indexing and retries automatically instead of failing the operation. Poll this endpoint while that happens.
When paused, the response includes `paused: true`, `pause_reason: "typesense_out_of_memory"`, and `paused_at`. Reindex resumes when Typesense memory pressure clears.
```json Response (paused) wrap theme={"system"}
{
"status": "in_progress",
"phase": "indexing_transactions",
"total_records": 3240705,
"processed_records": 1200000,
"started_at": "2026-02-12T12:13:10.448612096Z",
"paused": true,
"pause_reason": "typesense_out_of_memory",
"paused_at": "2026-02-12T12:15:30.448612096Z"
}
```
Available in Blnk Core 0.15.2 and later. Tune retry timing with `backpressure_retry_interval` and cap Typesense memory with `TYPESENSE_MEMORY_USED_MAX_PERCENTAGE` on your Typesense container.
See [Data store configuration](/advanced/configuration/data-stores).
Once the reindex finishes, confirm that all records are in Typesense by searching each collection with `q: "*"` to return all records.
```bash cURL wrap theme={"system"}
curl -X POST http://localhost:5001/search/{collection} \
-H 'X-Blnk-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-d '{ "q": "*" }'
```
```typescript TypeScript wrap theme={"system"}
const response = await blnk.Search.search(
{
q: '*',
},
'transactions',
);
```
```go Go wrap theme={"system"}
results, resp, err := client.Search.SearchDocument(
blnkgo.SearchParams{Q: "*"},
blnkgo.Transactions,
)
```
```python Python wrap theme={"system"}
response = blnk.search.search(
{
"q": "*",
},
"transactions",
)
```
```java Java wrap theme={"system"}
ApiResponse response = blnk.search().search(
SearchParams.create()
.q("*"),
"transactions");
```
Compare `found` and `out_of` values with your expected record counts. If anything is missing, run the reindex again.
***
## Error handling
Structured errors are available from Blnk Core 0.15.0 and later.
Starting a second reindex while one is already running returns `409 Conflict` with `error_detail.code` set to `SRCH_REINDEX_IN_PROGRESS`.
```json 409 Conflict wrap theme={"system"}
{
"error": "A reindex operation is already in progress",
"error_detail": {
"code": "SRCH_REINDEX_IN_PROGRESS",
"message": "A reindex operation is already in progress",
"details": {
"status": "in_progress",
"phase": "create_collections",
"total_records": 0,
"processed_records": 0,
"started_at": "2026-06-13T00:36:38.149512Z"
}
}
}
```
To resolve the error:
| Code | What to do |
| :------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `SRCH_REINDEX_IN_PROGRESS` | Poll [Check reindex progress](/reference/get-reindex) until `status` is `completed`, then start a new reindex if needed. |
For the full error catalogue, see [API error codes](/advanced/error-codes).
***
## Need help?
We are very happy to help you make the most of Blnk, regardless of whether it is your first time or you are switching from another tool.
To ask questions or discuss issues, please [contact us](mailto:support@blnkfinance.com) or [join our Discord community](https://discord.gg/7WNv94zPpx).
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