Free Boolean Search Generator

Build smarter recruitment Boolean searches for LinkedIn, Google X-Ray, ATS databases and GitHub. Add job titles, skills, locations, seniority and exclusions to generate sourcing-ready search strings.

Recruitment Boolean Builder for Sourcers and Talent Teams

Recruiter Presets

Choose a role family to instantly load useful titles and skills.

1. Search Inputs

Separate items with commas or new lines.

2. Search Settings

3. Paste Job Description

This is rule-based extraction. It runs locally in your browser and does not use an AI API.

4. Suggested Title Expansions

5. Suggested Skill Expansions

Boolean Strength Score

0/100

Add a job title, skills and location to improve your search.

LinkedIn Boolean Search

Google X-Ray Search

ATS / CV Database Search

GitHub Search

Search Intelligence

Talent Pool Estimate: Not calculated yet

Missing Keyword Suggestions:

    What Is A Boolean Search Generator?

    A Boolean search generator helps recruiters and sourcers build structured search strings using operators such as AND, OR and NOT. These search strings can be used to find candidates across LinkedIn, Google, CV databases, applicant tracking systems and technical platforms such as GitHub.

    How Recruiters Use Boolean Search

    Recruiters use Boolean search to combine job titles, skills, locations and exclusions into targeted candidate searches. A well-built Boolean string can help reduce irrelevant results, uncover hidden profiles and improve sourcing accuracy.

    ("SharePoint Developer" OR "SharePoint Consultant")
    AND ("Power Platform" OR "Power Automate")
    AND (London OR "United Kingdom")
    NOT (intern OR graduate)

    Features

    • LinkedIn Boolean search generation
    • Google X-Ray search generation
    • ATS and CV database search strings
    • GitHub sourcing search strings
    • Recruiter presets by role family
    • Job title expansion suggestions
    • Skills expansion suggestions
    • Seniority selector
    • Location templates for different countries
    • Exclusion builder
    • Boolean strength score
    • Talent pool estimate
    • Missing keyword suggestions
    • Rule-based job description extraction
    • Recent searches saved in browser only when generated
    • Copy buttons for each search type

    Common Uses For Boolean Search

    LinkedIn Sourcing

    Build Boolean strings to find candidate profiles on LinkedIn.

    Google X-Ray Search

    Search public profiles using Google with site-specific search operators.

    ATS Searching

    Create structured searches for applicant tracking systems and CV databases.

    Technical Hiring

    Find developers, engineers, architects and technical specialists using skills-based Boolean searches.

    Recruitment Training

    Teach recruiters how AND, OR and NOT operators affect candidate search results.

    Candidate Market Mapping

    Build repeatable search strings for talent mapping and competitor research.

    Boolean Search Operators Explained

    • OR means any of the listed terms can appear.
    • AND means both concepts should appear in the result.
    • NOT excludes unwanted words from the search.
    • Quotation marks keep exact phrases together.
    • Parentheses group similar terms together.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Boolean search in recruitment?

    Boolean search in recruitment is a sourcing technique that uses operators such as AND, OR and NOT to combine job titles, skills, locations and exclusions.

    Can this tool generate LinkedIn Boolean searches?

    Yes. This tool generates LinkedIn-style Boolean strings as well as Google X-Ray, ATS and GitHub search strings.

    Is this Boolean search generator free?

    Yes. This Boolean search generator is free to use directly in your browser.

    Does this tool use AI?

    This version uses rule-based logic in your browser. It does not require an AI API, account or server-side processing.

    Who is this tool for?

    This tool is designed for recruiters, sourcers, hiring managers, talent acquisition teams, HR professionals and anyone searching for candidate profiles online.

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