Web Search
Web Search enables Chat Video Pro to access current information from the internet, providing up-to-date answers and real-time data.
What It Does
Web Search allows the AI assistant to:
Search the web for current information
Access recent data not in training data
Find current events and news
Get up-to-date documentation and guides
Answer questions requiring real-time information
How to Enable
Requirements
Internet connection - Active connection required
How to Use
Automatic Web Search
The AI automatically uses web search when:
Question requires current data - Recent events, current prices, etc.
Training data is outdated - Information that changes frequently
Specific websites needed - Links to current documentation
Real-time information - Stock prices, weather, news, etc.
Manual Web Search
You can explicitly request web search:
Examples:
"Search the web for Premiere Pro 2024 new features"
"Find current information about [topic]"
"Look up the latest [subject]"
"Use web search to find [information]"
Using /web Command
Type /web followed by your query:
/web Premiere Pro crash fixes/web latest video editing trends/web Adobe Premiere Pro system requirements
When Web Search is Used
Automatically Triggered
The AI uses web search when:
Current information needed - Not available in training data
Recent events - Happened after training cutoff
Specific documentation - Links to official sources
Real-time data - Prices, availability, status
Suppressed
Web search is not used when:
Training docs have answer - RAG system provides the information
Transcripts contain info - Uploaded files answer the question
General knowledge - Well-established facts
User explicitly asks not to search
Use Cases
Premiere Pro Help
Example:
"What are the new features in Premiere Pro 2024?"
AI searches for current release notes and features
Provides links to official Adobe documentation
Technical Troubleshooting
Example:
"How do I fix Premiere Pro crash on Windows 11?"
AI searches for current solutions and forum posts
Provides up-to-date troubleshooting steps
Current Events
Example:
"What are the latest AI video generation models?"
AI searches for recent announcements and releases
Provides current information about new models
Documentation Links
Example:
"Where can I find Fal.ai API documentation?"
AI searches and provides direct links
Ensures links are current and working
Tips for Best Results
Be specific - More specific queries get better results
Request explicitly - Say "search the web" if you want current info
Check links - AI provides sources, verify if needed
Combine with chat - Ask follow-up questions after search
Use for current data - Best for information that changes
Limitations
What Web Search Can't Do
Access paid content - Can't bypass paywalls
Private information - Can't access private accounts
Real-time streaming - Not for live data streams
Interactive sites - Can't interact with web apps
Accuracy Considerations
Verify important information - Check sources provided
Multiple sources - AI may cite different sources
May be outdated - Some information changes quickly
Use judgment - Verify critical information independently
Troubleshooting
"Web search not working"
Solutions:
Check you have OpenAI or Gemini API key configured
Verify internet connection is active
Try explicitly requesting web search
Check API key is valid and has credits
"No search results"
Solutions:
Try rephrasing your query
Be more specific in your request
Check if information is available online
Verify API key permissions
"Search results are outdated"
Solutions:
Request "latest" or "current" information
Specify a time frame ("recent", "2024", etc.)
Check the sources provided by AI
Verify information independently
Privacy & Security
Search terms may be logged by the API provider
No personal data should be included in searches
Review privacy policies of API providers
Related Features
Premiere Pro Guru - Automatically uses web search for help
Chat Assistant - Can use web search when needed
RAG System - Provides local knowledge (doesn't require web)
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