# Search

### Overview

The `Search` operation is used to perform a keyword or URL-based search on Amazon and retrieve a list of products that appear in the results. This mimics what a user would see when they type a query into Amazon's search bar or visit a search result page.

With this operation, users can access:

* Ranked product listings (with ASINs)
* Product titles and prices
* Thumbnail images
* Ratings and review counts
* Prime eligibility
* Availability of sponsored placements

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### Use Cases

* Conducting keyword research
* Monitoring product visibility and ranking
* Tracking competitors for specific search terms
* Extracting product lists for a niche or category
* Building SEO or listing optimization tools

### Accepted Input Types

* `keyword` (e.g. `wireless mouse`)
* `url` (e.g. `https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wireless+mouse`)

Both keyword and search URL are supported.\
Using `keyword` is generally simpler and more robust for automation.

### Available Through

This operation is available via both **Realtime Service** and **Bulk Service**.\
The bulk version supports batch keyword searches and is useful for large-scale SEO or category monitoring.