add location search to openlayers map

Question

I am trying to figure out how to add a search functionality to my openlayers map. I want the user to type in an address and the map to zoom into the location. I am looking at different geocoders and can't figure out a simple solution to this. Nominatim seems liek a possible solution. But I am trying to find something that I can develop on the front end. I have OSM data for my background and would prefer to use this. Any tip or ideas to point me in the right direction would be appreciated!

Thanks

Answer 1

Here's an example using google.

Just supply your own google key for your environment to test.

Answer 2

To attach such a functionality, you can use Nominatim.