diff --git a/.jules/bolt.md b/.jules/bolt.md
index 400b475..e675cac 100644
--- a/.jules/bolt.md
+++ b/.jules/bolt.md
@@ -4,3 +4,8 @@
 
 **Learning:** Asynchronous typeahead searches must implement a request ID mechanism. Without it, stale responses can overwrite newer ones, leading to correct search terms displaying incorrect results.
 **Action:** Always use a request ID or cancellation token pattern when implementing async search/filter operations.
+
+## 2024-10-26 - Svelte Input Debouncing
+
+**Learning:** Using `on:keyup` for debouncing search inputs is inefficient as it triggers on navigation keys (arrows, home, end) which don't change the value. It also misses paste events.
+**Action:** Use a reactive statement `$: debounce(value)` to trigger debouncing only when the value actually changes.
diff --git a/.jules/palette.md b/.jules/palette.md
index 00f41cd..9cc85e1 100644
--- a/.jules/palette.md
+++ b/.jules/palette.md
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 ## 2024-10-24 - Accessible Icon Props and Loading Button State
+
 **Learning:** Svelte wrapper components (like `Icon.svelte`) must spread `$$restProps` to allow passing accessibility attributes (e.g., `aria-label`) from parent components. Without this, icons remain inaccessible to screen readers. Also, persistent "Success" states on buttons can be confusing; auto-resetting them after a timeout improves clarity.
 **Action:** Always include `{...$$restProps}` in wrapper components and implement auto-reset logic for temporary success states in interactive elements.
diff --git a/src/routes/DomainSearch.svelte b/src/routes/DomainSearch.svelte
index 48c50fd..c3a90ad 100644
--- a/src/routes/DomainSearch.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/DomainSearch.svelte
@@ -22,11 +22,19 @@
 	$: invalid = domainName !== '' && !validator.validate(domainName, { raiseError: false });
 	$: nameSearchedLabel = nameSearched ? `${nameSearched}.${$metaNamesSdk.config.tld}` : null;
 
-	function debounce() {
+	function debounce(name: string) {
 		clearTimeout(debounceTimer);
-		debounceTimer = setTimeout(async () => await search(), 400);
+		// Optimization: avoid setting timer on mount or when input is empty
+		if (name === '') return;
+		debounceTimer = setTimeout(async () => {
+			if (name === domainName) await search();
+		}, 400);
 	}
 
+	// Optimization: use reactive statement instead of on:keyup to avoid
+	// unnecessary API calls on navigation keys (arrows, etc) and handle paste events
+	$: debounce(domainName);
+
 	async function search(submit = false) {
 		if (invalid) return;
 
@@ -60,7 +68,6 @@
 			class="domain-input"
 			variant="outlined"
 			bind:value={domainName}
-			on:keyup={() => debounce()}
 			bind:invalid
 			label="Domain name"
 			withTrailingIcon