In a past update, GitHub streamlined its search functionality to enhance user experience by consolidating search boxes into a single, easily accessible location at the top of the page. Users can search within their own public repositories, any private repositories they have access to, or select an option to search across all repositories globally. The update also introduced a command bar with these search options and allows users to transform a repository-specific search into a global search with the click of a button. For additional search guidance, GitHub provides detailed documentation to assist users in navigating the platform's search capabilities.