Feedback from a new(ish) player

[Jojoya]

A search bar would also be welcome.

If you mean inventory search for items, you can use the /isearch command (ex: "/isearch Scaeven" if you wanted to find any Scaeven items you have). It will look for items stored in your character inventory, Chocobo Saddlebag, retainers, Armoire and Glamour Dresser.