Current events: News, recent developments, latest releases
Fact verification: Checking if information is still accurate
Technical updates: New versions, patches, breaking changes
Dynamic content: Prices, availability, schedules
Authoritative sources: Official documentation, API references

When NOT to Use

Do NOT use web_search when:

General knowledge I likely know (historical facts, basic concepts)
Coding help for common patterns (unless asking about latest practices)
Opinion-based questions without specific recent information needs
Files already in context or accessible via read tool

Usage

web_search({
  query: "your search query here"
})

API Details

Endpoint: POST {api_host}/v1/coding_plan/search

Request Body:

{
  "q": "your search query"
}

Response Format:

{
  "organic": [
    {
      "title": "Result Title",
      "link": "https://example.com",
      "snippet": "Brief description...",
      "date": "2025-01-15"
    }
  ],
  "related_searches": [
    {"query": "related query 1"},
    {"query": "related query 2"}
  ],
  "base_resp": {
    "status_code": 0,
    "status_msg": "success"
  }
}

Tips for Better Results

Be specific: "TypeScript 5.4 new features" vs "TypeScript updates"
Include context: "React 19 server components vs client components"
Use recent keywords: "2024" or "2025" when timing matters
Target authoritative sources: Include product names, official sites
Use 3-5 keywords for optimal results

Examples

Good Queries

"Node.js 22 new features"
"Claude Code vs pi coding agent 2025"
"React 19 release date official"
"Docker desktop alternatives 2024"
"TypeScript 5.4 generics tutorial"

Poor Queries

"how to use TypeScript" (too general)
"is Python popular" (opinion, not time-sensitive)
"help me debug my code" (not a search task)
"best programming language" (opinion-based)

Response Format

Results include:

Titles and URLs for each result
Snippets with relevant context
Dates when available
Related searches for follow-up queries

You can use the suggestions to refine your search or ask the user which direction they'd like to explore.

Error Handling

Status code 1004: Authentication error - check API key and region
Status code 2038: Real-name verification required
Other errors: Check Trace-Id in error message for support

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