> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.swingsoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.swingsoftware.com/seascape-for-notes/seascape-flex/what-is-seascape-flex.md). # What is Seascape Flex? ## Get to know Seascape Flex Seascape Flex is a lightweight server that automatically extends the capabilities of standalone Web Archives. It provides additional features including full-text search, advanced search across multiple databases, user management and access permissions, advanced performance and scalability. Seascape Flex can be installed on a Windows **server** or a **workstation**. Once it is installed and linked to an existing Web Archive, it will automatically index the Web Archive’s PDF files, attachments, and metadata, and make them available for full-text searches via the advanced search dialog. User management is handled either by connecting Seascape Flex to the organization's Active Directory or by creating internal users and groups in the Flex database. Once the user accounts have been set up, administrators can assign access permissions by simply selecting users or groups in each database. Seascape Flex is built around the industry standard Elasticsearch engine, which provides organizations with uncompromising fast document searches and flexible options for scaling their archives. Below is a quick comparison of the features supported by a standalone Web Archive and the advanced features that are enabled by deploying both a Web Archive and Seascape Flex on a server. | | Web Archive | Web Archive with Seascape Flex | | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Deployment method | Copy the archive to a web server, shared network folder, SharePoint library, or a local folder on a PC or laptop. | Copy the archive to a server (or PC) on which Seascape Flex has been installed. | | View column search | Yes | Yes | | Any field (metadata) search | No | Yes | | Full-text search | No | Yes | | Search across multiple archived databases | No | Yes | | Access permissions | Not available. Access can be managed by configuring folder permissions. | Access permissions are assigned in Seascape Flex. Users are authenticated by Active Directory. Alternatively, users and groups can be created in Seascape Flex. | | Scalability | For best performance, it is recommended to keep the exported document views to under 500K view entries. | There are no limitations on view sizes. | | Audit log | No | Yes | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.swingsoftware.com/seascape-for-notes/seascape-flex/what-is-seascape-flex.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.