> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cattus.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Web Search

> Search the web to get real-time information

export const APP_URL = "https://platform.cattus.ai/";

## Overview

Web search is activated only when you select the Web Search button. All models can use web search except Gemini 3 Pro, which has no online access.

<Card title="Try Web Search Now" icon="globe" href={APP_URL} horizontal>
  Ask questions and get real-time answers from the web. Start free today.
</Card>

## How It Works

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Ask Your Question">
    Simply ask questions that require current information or real-time data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select web search button">
    Select the web search button to activate web search.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Web search is activated">
    The AI model retrieves relevant information from the web.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Current Answers">
    Receive responses based on the latest information available online, with sources when applicable.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Supported Providers

All models can use web search except Gemini 3 Pro, which has no online access.

## Use Cases

<Accordion title="Market Research">
  Ask about current market trends, competitor analysis, or industry news. The model will search for and synthesize the latest information from multiple sources.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Technical Documentation">
  Get the most recent documentation, API changes, or software updates for your development needs.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Academic Research">
  Find recent publications, studies, or academic papers relevant to your research topic.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Travel Planning">
  Check current travel advisories, weather conditions, local events, or updated travel restrictions.
</Accordion>

## Best Practices

### When Web Search Is Used

You need to use web search when you have to ask questions that require current real-time information.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Current Events" icon="newspaper">
    Get the latest news, updates, and breaking stories from around the world.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-Time Data" icon="chart-line">
    Access live stock prices, weather forecasts, sports scores, and other time-sensitive data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recent Information" icon="clock">
    Find information about recent developments, new releases, or updated guidelines.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fact Checking" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Verify current facts, statistics, or claims with the most recent sources available.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Crafting Effective Queries

To get the best results from web search:

1. **Be Specific**: Include relevant details like dates, locations, or specific topics
2. **Indicate Recency**: Use phrases like "latest," "current," or "recent" when appropriate
3. **Ask Directly**: Frame questions naturally as you would when searching online
4. **Request Sources**: Ask the model to provide sources when you need to verify information

### Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```text Good Query theme={null}
  What are the latest features announced for Python 3.13?
  ```

  ```text Good Query theme={null}
  What's the current price of Tesla stock?
  ```

  ```text Good Query theme={null}
  What are the most recent climate change studies from 2025?
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Start Using Web Search

<CardGroup cols={1}>
  <Card title="Get Started Free" icon="rocket" href={APP_URL}>
    Launch Cattus and start asking questions with real-time web search.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>