diff --git a/documentation/docs/getting-started/providers.md b/documentation/docs/getting-started/providers.md
index 6af9286822..97c448f22d 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/getting-started/providers.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/getting-started/providers.md
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ To configure your chosen provider, see available options, or select a model, vis
        │  ○ goose Settings 
        └  
        ```
-    3. Choose a model provider and press `Enter`. Use the arrow keys (↑/↓) to move through the options.
+    3. Choose a model provider and press `Enter`. Use the arrow keys (↑/↓) to move through the options, or start typing to filter the list.
 
        ```
        ┌   goose-configure 
@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ Custom providers must use OpenAI, Anthropic, or Ollama compatible API formats. T
        └  
        ```
 
-    3. Select the custom provider you want to update and press `Enter`. Use the arrow keys (↑/↓) to move through the options.
+    3. Select the custom provider you want to update and press `Enter`. Use the arrow keys (↑/↓) to move through the options, or start typing to filter the list.
 
        ```sh
        ┌   goose-configure 
diff --git a/documentation/docs/guides/goose-cli-commands.md b/documentation/docs/guides/goose-cli-commands.md
index c893a75278..50d026632c 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/guides/goose-cli-commands.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/guides/goose-cli-commands.md
@@ -45,6 +45,10 @@ Configure goose settings - providers, extensions, etc.
 goose configure
 ```
 
+:::tip Type to Filter
+When selecting from menus in `goose configure`, start typing to filter options in real-time. This works for lists of providers, extensions, and tools.
+:::
+
 ---
 
 #### info [options]