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Web Search

Perform web searches to find real-time information from the internet.

Parameters​

NameTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
querystring✅ Yes-The search query.
maxResultsnumber❌ No5Maximum results to return.

Required Integrations​

  • tavily

Use Cases​

  • General research
  • Current events
  • Supplemental data gathering
  • Real-time information

Example Usage​

MCP Client​

{
  "tool": "web_search",
  "parameters": {
    "query": "example-value"
  }
}

Claude Desktop​

Use the web_search tool to perform web searches to find real-time information from the internet.

Response Format​

The tool returns a structured JSON response with:

  • data: The actual result data
  • metadata: Execution metadata including timing and provider information

Error Handling​

Common errors:

  • Missing Integration: Required integration not configured
  • Invalid Parameters: Parameters don't match the schema
  • Rate Limit: API rate limit exceeded
  • Not Found: Resource not found (e.g., company domain doesn't exist)

Next Steps​