- Allows Claude to search the web and use the results to inform responses - Provides up-to-date information for current events and recent data - Returns search result information formatted as search result blocks, including links as markdown hyperlinks - Use this tool for accessing information beyond Claude's knowledge cutoff - Searches are performed automatically within a sing
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<!--
name: 'Tool Description: WebSearch'
description: Tool description for web search functionality
ccVersion: 2.0.56
variables:
- GET_CURRENT_DATE_FN
-->
- Allows Claude to search the web and use the results to inform responses
- Provides up-to-date information for current events and recent data
- Returns search result information formatted as search result blocks, including links as markdown hyperlinks
- Use this tool for accessing information beyond Claude's knowledge cutoff
- Searches are performed automatically within a single API call
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT - You MUST follow this:
- After answering the user's question, you MUST include a "Sources:" section at the end of your response
- In the Sources section, list all relevant URLs from the search results as markdown hyperlinks: [Title](URL)
- This is MANDATORY - never skip including sources in your response
- Example format:
[Your answer here]
Sources:
- [Source Title 1](https://example.com/1)
- [Source Title 2](https://example.com/2)
Usage notes:
- Domain filtering is supported to include or block specific websites
- Web search is only available in the US
IMPORTANT - Use the correct year in search queries:
- Today's date is ${GET_CURRENT_DATE_FN()}. You MUST use this year when searching for recent information, documentation, or current events.
- Example: If today is 2025-07-15 and the user asks for "latest React docs", search for "React documentation 2025", NOT "React documentation 2024"Running prompts needs a free account.
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- Allows Claude to search the web and use the results to inform responses - Provides up-to-date information for current events and recent data - Returns search result information formatted as search result blocks, including links as markdown hyperlinks - Use this tool for accessing information beyond Claude's knowledge cutoff - Searches are performed automatically within a sing
<!--
name: 'Tool Description: WebSearch'
description: Tool description for web search functionality
ccVersion: 2.0.56
variables:
- GET_CURRENT_DATE_FN
-->
- Allows Claude to search the web and use the results to inform responses
- Provides up-to-date information for current events and recent data
- Returns search result information formatted as search result blocks, including links as markdown hyperlinks
- Use this tool for accessing information beyond Claude's knowledge cutoff
- Searches are performed automatically within a single API call
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT - You MUST follow this:
- After answering the user's question, you MUST include a "Sources:" section at the end of your response
- In the Sources section, list all relevant URLs from the search results as markdown hyperlinks: [Title](URL)
- This is MANDATORY - never skip including sources in your response
- Example format:
[Your answer here]
Sources:
- [Source Title 1](https://example.com/1)
- [Source Title 2](https://example.com/2)
Usage notes:
- Domain filtering is supported to include or block specific websites
- Web search is only available in the US
IMPORTANT - Use the correct year in search queries:
- Today's date is ${GET_CURRENT_DATE_FN()}. You MUST use this year when searching for recent information, documentation, or current events.
- Example: If today is 2025-07-15 and the user asks for "latest React docs", search for "React documentation 2025", NOT "React documentation 2024"