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Overview

Dume.ai offers two types of web search capabilities: Basic Web Search for quick information gathering in chat, and Advanced Web Search for comprehensive research with detailed filtering and control in workflows.
The Basic Web Search provides quick results for immediate research needs, while the Advanced Web Search offers extensive customization and deeper analysis capabilities.

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Search Types

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How It Works

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Basic Web Search (Chat Interface)

1

Activate the Tool

Type @web_search in the chat interface to activate the basic web search functionality.
2

Specify Your Objective

Provide a clear objective and optional search queries to get relevant results.
@web_search Find the latest news about artificial intelligence developments
You can specify the maximum number of results and character limits to tailor the output to your needs.
3

Review Results

Get immediate, relevant web results formatted for easy reading in the chat interface.

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Advanced Web Search (Workflows)

The Advanced Web Search provides comprehensive control over search parameters:
  • Query customization with multiple search terms
  • Domain filtering to include or exclude specific websites
  • Content type targeting (news articles, research papers, company information)
  • Result formatting with full text extraction and HTML control
  • Highlight extraction for focused insights
  • Category-based filtering for cleaner, more relevant data
  • Live crawl settings to control data freshness

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Use Cases

  • Basic Search Uses
  • Advanced Search Uses
Quick Research
  • Get immediate answers to questions
  • Fact-check information quickly
  • Find current news and updates
  • Research basic topics and concepts
Daily Tasks
  • Check latest industry news
  • Verify facts and statistics
  • Find quick definitions
  • Get current market information

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Example Commands

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Basic Web Search (Chat Interface)

@web_search Latest developments in quantum computing technology
Result Format: Concise, relevant summaries with key information extracted and presented in chat.

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Advanced Web Search (Workflows Only)

The Advanced Web Search in workflows provides extensive customization options:Domain Filtering:
  • Include specific domains: site:techcrunch.com OR site:wired.com
  • Exclude domains: -site:reddit.com -site:quora.com
Content Type Targeting:
  • News articles and current events
  • Research papers and academic content
  • Company information and press releases
  • Technical documentation and guides
Result Customization:
  • Full text extraction from articles
  • HTML tag inclusion/exclusion
  • Character limit control per result
  • Highlight extraction with custom queries
  • Sentence limit controls for summaries
Category-Based Searches:
  • Technology and innovation
  • Business and finance
  • Health and science
  • Government and policy

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Search Parameters Comparison

ParameterBasic SearchAdvanced Search
AvailabilityChat interface onlyWorkflows only
Query ControlSingle objective + queriesMultiple query types
Domain Filtering❌ Not available✅ Include/exclude domains
Content Types❌ General results✅ News, research, company info
Result Limits✅ Basic count/character limits✅ Advanced formatting control
Full Text❌ Summaries only✅ Full text extraction
Highlights❌ Not available✅ Custom highlight queries
Live Crawl❌ Standard freshness✅ Configurable freshness
Categories❌ General search✅ Category-based filtering

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Best Practices

Search Strategy Guide
  • Basic Search: Use for quick facts, current events, and immediate research needs
  • Advanced Search: Use for comprehensive analysis, data collection, and automated monitoring
  • Query Clarity: Be specific about what information you need
  • Source Quality: Consider domain filtering for authoritative sources

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Effective Search Techniques

  • Be specific with your research objective
  • Use clear language to describe what you’re looking for
  • Specify timeframes when looking for recent information
  • Ask focused questions rather than broad topics
Good Examples:
@web_search Latest iPhone 15 review comparisons from tech blogs
@web_search Tesla Q3 2025 earnings results and analysis
@web_search Best practices for remote team management 2025
  • Use domain filtering to focus on authoritative sources
  • Specify content types to get relevant result formats
  • Set appropriate character limits based on your analysis needs
  • Enable highlights to extract key insights automatically
  • Configure freshness settings based on how current you need the data
Domain Examples:
  • Research: site:arxiv.org OR site:scholar.google.com
  • News: site:reuters.com OR site:bbc.com OR site:ap.org
  • Tech: site:techcrunch.com OR site:ars-technica.com
  • Business: site:bloomberg.com OR site:wsj.com

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Output Formats

  • Basic Search Results
  • Advanced Search Results
## Search Results for "AI trends 2025"

**1. Artificial Intelligence Trends to Watch in 2025**
Source: TechReview.com
Summary: Key AI developments expected in 2025 include...

**2. Top 10 AI Predictions for Next Year**
Source: Forbes.com  
Summary: Industry experts predict significant advances in...

**3. Enterprise AI Adoption Forecast**
Source: McKinsey.com
Summary: Research shows 70% of companies plan to...
Format: Clean, structured summaries with sources

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Common Applications

@web_search Current cybersecurity threats facing small businesses in 2025

{
  "search_summary": {
    "query": "cybersecurity threats small business 2025",
    "results_found": 45,
    "sources_analyzed": 23,
    "key_insights": [
      "Ransomware attacks increased 32% targeting SMBs",
      "AI-powered phishing campaigns more sophisticated",
      "Cloud security remains top concern"
    ]
  },
  "top_results": [
    {
      "title": "Small Business Cybersecurity Report 2025",
      "authority_score": 9.2,
      "relevance": 95%,
      "key_points": ["..."]
    }
  ]
}

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Search Quality & Reliability

Always verify important information from multiple sources, especially for business-critical decisions. Web search results reflect publicly available information and may not always be current or accurate.

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Source Evaluation:

  • ✅ Cross-reference important facts across multiple sources
  • ✅ Prefer authoritative domains for critical information
  • ✅ Check publication dates for time-sensitive data
  • ✅ Use domain filtering to focus on reputable sources
  • ✅ Consider the context and potential bias of sources
Use web search as a powerful research tool while applying critical thinking and source validation for important decisions.