Web Search
Web Search Overview
What is Web Search? Web Search allows your AI Teammate to find information from the internet in real-time. Instead of relying only on what the AI already knows, your Teammate can look up current facts, recent news, and specialized information from websites. When you might need Web Search: Looking up current events or recent news Finding specific facts or statistics Researching topics the AI doesn't have pre-trained knowledge about Getting information from specific websites or soFew readersStandard Web Search
What can Standard Web Search do? Standard Web Search performs quick internet searches and returns relevant information to answer your questions. It's perfect for straightforward queries where you need a fast answer. Best for: Quick fact-checking Getting recent information Simple research tasks General web searches How to enable Standard Web Search Using the Playground Navigate to the Playground page Select your preferred AI model from the dropdown Look for thSome readersAdvanced Web Search
What can Advanced Web Search do? Advanced Web Search gives you powerful research capabilities with fine-grained control over how searches are performed. Unlike Standard Web Search, it can scrape full web pages, analyze content using AI, and provide in-depth summaries. Best for: In-depth research projects Analyzing content from multiple sources Finding detailed information within web pages Research that requires understanding full context, not just snippets Key differences fromFew readersStandard vs Advanced Search
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Key tips for effective web searches Write clear, specific questions ✅ "What are the main features of Python 3.12 released in 2024?" ❌ "Tell me about Python" Use Additional Search Terms wisely Limit to specific sites when needed: site:github.com Exclude low-quality sources: -site:spam.com Focus on timeframes: 2024 2025 Start simple, then add complexity Try Standard Web Search first If results aren't detailed enough, switch to Advanced Enable scrapingFew readers
Custom
Custom Tools Overview
What are Custom Tools? Custom Tools let you create your own specialized workflows that your AI Teammates can use. Instead of being limited to built-in features, you can build tools that connect to your own systems, process data in specific ways, or automate multi-step tasks. Think of Custom Tools as: Recipes that combine multiple steps into one reusable action Bridges that connect your AI Teammate to external services and APIs Custom workflows tailored to your specific business neeFew readersAPI Tool Configuration
What is an API Tool Action? An API Tool Action lets your custom tool make HTTP requests to external web services. You can call REST APIs, fetch data from websites, send data to other systems, and integrate with third-party services. Common use cases: Fetching data from your company's internal APIs Sending data to external services (CRM, analytics, etc.) Querying databases through REST endpoints Integrating with SaaS platforms Retrieving information from web services What youFew readersJavaScript Tool
What is a JavaScript Tool Action? A JavaScript Tool Action lets you run custom JavaScript code within your tool. This gives you powerful data processing capabilities - you can transform data, perform calculations, make decisions, format outputs, and implement custom logic that goes beyond what standard actions provide. Common use cases: Transform data from one format to another Perform calculations and mathematical operations Filter and manipulate arrays and objects Format text,Few readersCatch Action Tool
What is a Catch Action? A Catch Action is a special type of JavaScript action that only runs when the action directly before it fails with an error. Think of it as a safety net that catches problems and lets you handle them gracefully. Why use Catch Actions? Prevent your entire tool from failing when one step goes wrong Provide helpful error messages instead of technical jargon Implement retry logic or fallback behaviors Transform errors into useful information Log errors for lFew readersCustom Tool Security Considerations
Why Security Matters for Custom Tools Custom Tools can interact with external services, process sensitive data, and execute code. Without proper security practices, they could: Expose sensitive credentials like API keys and passwords Leak confidential business data Allow unauthorized access to your systems Execute malicious code Compromise user privacy Your responsibility: As a tool creator, you're responsible for ensuring your tools are secure and don't put your organization oFew readersWeb Search (Advanced)
Configuring Advanced Web Search Advanced Web Search has more options to customize your research process. Basic Settings Limit What it does: Number of Google search results to retrieve Range: 10 to 100 results Default: 10 results Recommendation: Use 10-20 for most research tasks Additional Search Terms (Optional) What it does: Same as Standard Web Search - refines your search Examples: site:edu - Only search educational institutions filetypeSome readers