# Web Search
### 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* **Training data is outdated** - Information that changes frequently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 the answer** - the 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
1. **Be specific** - More specific queries get better results
2. **Request explicitly** - Say "search the web" if you want current info
3. **Check links** - AI provides sources, verify if needed
4. **Combine with chat** - Ask follow-up questions after search
5. **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:**
* Checkthat you have an OpenAI or Gemini API key configured
* Verify the internet connection is active
* Try explicitly requesting a web search
* Check that the 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 the 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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**Next:** Learn about the [Usage Panel](/getting-started/interface-overview/usage-panel.md) to track your spending and manage your account.
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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:
```
GET https://docs.chatvideopro.com/getting-started/interface-overview/web-search.md?ask=
```
The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.