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Google Custom Search

Overview​

The Google Custom Search tool allows you to integrate Google's powerful search capabilities into your AnswerAI workflows. This tool provides real-time access to Google search results, enabling your agents to retrieve up-to-date information from the web.

Key Benefits​

  • Access to Google's vast index of web content
  • Real-time search results for the most current information
  • Customizable search parameters to refine results

How to Use​

  1. Add the Google Custom Search node to your canvas in the AnswerAI Studio.
  2. Connect your Google Custom Search API credentials:
    • Click on the node to open its settings.
    • Under the "Connect Credential" section, select or add your Google Custom Search API credentials.

Google Custom Search node & Drop UI

  1. Connect the Google Custom Search node to other nodes in your workflow where you want to use web search capabilities.

Tips and Best Practices​

  • Use specific search queries to get more relevant results.
  • Combine the Google Custom Search tool with text processing nodes to extract the most relevant information from search results.
  • Be mindful of API usage limits and costs associated with the Google Custom Search API.

Troubleshooting​

  • If you're not getting any results, double-check your API credentials and ensure they are correctly set up in AnswerAI.
  • Verify that your Google Custom Search Engine (CSE) is properly configured in the Google Programmable Search Engine control panel.
  • If you're experiencing rate limiting issues, consider implementing a delay between searches or upgrading your API plan.

Remember that the Google Custom Search tool provides a powerful way to incorporate web search capabilities into your AnswerAI workflows, allowing your agents to access a wealth of information from the internet in real-time.