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Web Search lets Flast find current information from the internet. Get up-to-date facts, news, research, and more without leaving your conversation. Web Search is helpful when you need:
  • Current information: News, recent events, live data
  • Fact checking: Verify claims or statistics
  • Research: Find articles, papers, or documentation
  • Comparisons: Current prices, product specs, reviews

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How It Works

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Ask a question

Include something that requires current information:
What are the latest developments in renewable energy?
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Flast searches

When web search is enabled, Flast queries the internet for relevant results.
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Results are included

Search results are incorporated into Flast’s response with source citations.

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Example Prompts

What is the current stock price of Apple?

Find recent articles about AI regulation in the EU.

What are the reviews saying about the latest iPhone?

Look up the official documentation for React hooks.
Web search can be enabled in two ways:

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Automatic

Flast may automatically use web search when your question clearly needs current information.

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Manual

Toggle web search on in the tool selector before sending your message.

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Understanding Results

When web search is used, you will see:
  • Sources: Links to the websites that provided information
  • Citations: References to where specific facts came from
  • Dates: When the information was published or last updated

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Limitations

  • Results depend on what is publicly available online
  • Very recent events may not have search results yet
  • Some information may be behind paywalls
  • Search quality varies by topic

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