Searching for Anime¶
Learn how to search for anime across multiple providers and find what you want to watch.
Basic Search¶
From Main Menu¶
- Start Weeb CLI:
weeb-cli - Select "Search Anime" from the main menu
- Enter your search query
- Browse results
Search Tips¶
- Use English or native language titles
- Try alternative spellings if not found
- Use partial titles for broader results
- Search is case-insensitive
Search Results¶
Results display: - Anime title - Type (Series, Movie, OVA, etc.) - Release year - Cover image (if terminal supports) - Provider source
Navigating Results¶
- Use arrow keys to navigate
- Press Enter to select
- Press Ctrl+C to go back
Provider Selection¶
Default Provider¶
The default provider is based on your language setting: - Turkish: Animecix - English: HiAnime - German: AniWorld - Polish: Docchi
Changing Provider¶
- Go to Settings → Configuration
- Select "Default Provider"
- Choose from available providers
Provider-Specific Search¶
Different providers may have different content: - Try multiple providers if not found - Some providers have exclusive content - Quality and availability varies
Search History¶
Viewing History¶
- From main menu, select "Search Anime"
- Press Up arrow to see recent searches
- Select from history to repeat search
Clearing History¶
Settings → Cache → Clear Search History
Advanced Search¶
API Mode¶
For scripting and automation:
# Search with specific provider
weeb-cli api search "One Piece" --provider animecix
# Output is JSON
weeb-cli api search "Naruto" --provider hianime | jq
Filtering Results¶
Currently, filtering is done by provider. Future versions may include: - Genre filtering - Year filtering - Type filtering (Series/Movie/OVA)
Troubleshooting¶
No Results Found¶
- Check spelling
- Try alternative title (English/Japanese/Native)
- Try different provider
- Check internet connection
Slow Search¶
- Check network speed
- Try different provider
- Clear cache: Settings → Cache → Clear Provider Cache
Provider Errors¶
If a provider fails: 1. Try another provider 2. Check if provider website is accessible 3. Report issue on GitHub if persistent
Next Steps¶
- Streaming Guide: Learn how to watch anime
- Download Guide: Learn how to download anime
- Tracker Integration: Sync your progress