# Find a Dataset on Universe

To find a dataset on Universe, type in what you want to identify into the search bar.

A list of results will appear with datasets semantically related to your query:

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By default, Universe uses a CLIP-based semantic search to find datasets that match your query. If you want to search by keyword, toggle the "Search By" option and choose "Metadata".

You can filter search results by:

* Datasets that have a model
* Project type (object detection, classification, segmentation, keypoint detection, multimodal.)
* The type of model trained (i.e. YOLOv12)

There are also advanced filters that you can use to further refine your search by the number of images in a dataset, the number of stars the project has, and more.

You can click on an individual dataset to find out more about the data.

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The Classes list tells you what classes have been used as labels in the dataset. [Classes can be renamed](/datasets/manage-datasets/manage-classes.md) if you import the dataset into your workspace.

### Roboflow Universe Dataset Licenses

To find out how a dataset is licensed, scroll to the "Cite this Project" section.

The license will appear next to the "License" label. If no license is specified, this means the author reserves all rights.

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The contents of the Cite This Project tab will contain the information you need to cite the project.

### Use a Dataset

Once you have found a dataset you want to use, you can fork it into your account.


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.roboflow.com/universe/find-a-dataset-on-universe.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.