In February 2026, Mehmet Simal Unsal enhanced the elastic/elasticsearch-specification repository by adding an optional _name parameter to the KnnSearch interface, enabling developers to assign names to KNN search queries for improved identification and traceability. This feature, implemented using TypeScript and OpenAPI Specification, allows for more granular logging and easier debugging in production environments. By focusing on API development and maintaining backward compatibility, Mehmet ensured that existing integrations remained unaffected while supporting better observability. The work demonstrated a thoughtful approach to maintainability and performance, addressing real-world needs for query tracking without introducing breaking changes or unnecessary complexity.