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# Index settings

Model attribute or methods used to setup other index settings for Meilisearch

Laravel Scout only lets you setup the searchable attributes but additional configuration is available at every index sent.

{% hint style="info" %}
Remember to check [the official documentation about these filters and sorts](https://docs.meilisearch.com/learn/getting_started/filtering_and_sorting.html).
{% endhint %}

```php
<?php

namespace App\Models;

use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model;
use Laravel\Scout\Searchable;

class Tag extends Model
{
    use Searchable;

    /**
     * Get the indexable data array for the model.
     *
     * @return array
     */
    public function toSearchableArray()
    {
        return [
            'id' => $this->id,
            'name' => $this->name,
            'slug' => $this->slug,
        ];
    }
    
    /**
     * Get the search displayable attributes array for the model.
     *
     * @return array<string>
     */
    public function searchDisplayableAttributes(): array
    {
        return ['name'];
    }

    /**
     * Get the search filterable attributes array for the model.
     *
     * @return array<string>
     */
    public function searchableFilters(): array
    {
        return ['name'];
    }

    /**
     * Get the search sortable attributes array for the model.
     *
     * @return array<string>
     */
    public function searchableSorts(): array
    {
        return ['slug'];
    }
}
```

### Using PHP attribute

Everything and more can be also setup on the PHP attribute dedicated to this:

```php
<?php

namespace App\Models;

use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model;
use Laravel\Scout\Searchable;

#[ScoutSearchableSettings(searchable: ['name', 'slug', displayable: ['name'], sortable: ['slug'], globallySearchable: true])]
class Tag extends Model
{
    use Searchable;
    
    /**
     * Get the indexable data array for the model.
     *
     * @return array
     */
    public function toSearchableArray()
    {
        return [
            'id' => $this->id,
            'name' => $this->name,
            'slug' => $this->slug,
        ];
    }
}
```


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