Web Search

Web Search Action

Enable your AI agent to search the internet for real-time information, current events, and up-to-date data beyond its training knowledge.

Web Search

Why Enable Web Search?

Web Search allows your agent to provide:

  • Current Information: Latest news, stock prices, weather, sports scores
  • Real-Time Data: Business hours, availability, current offers
  • Verification: Fact-checking and source validation
  • Extended Knowledge: Information beyond training data cutoff
  • Specific Details: Product specs, research papers, documentation

How It Works

When web search is enabled:

1

Query Detection

Agent identifies when current information is needed

2

Web Search

Performs targeted search using optimized queries

3

Result Processing

Extracts relevant information from search results

4

Response Generation

Synthesizes findings into a helpful answer with sources

Enabling Web Search

  1. Navigate to your agent's Actions tab
  2. Find "Web Search" in available actions
  3. Click "Enable"
  4. Configure search preferences (safe search, region, etc.)
  5. Test in the Playground
  6. Deploy your updated agent

Best Practices

  • Use for time-sensitive information only
  • Monitor usage as web searches consume additional credits
  • Combine with your training data for comprehensive answers
  • Configure region settings to match your audience