Use search for current information
Web search gives models access to internet information. The managed Agents API overview shows web_search in agent.tools. Decide whether the task needs public information, private retrieval, or both, and select tools accordingly.
Preserve source provenance
When displaying an answer built from search, preserve the supporting source links and citation information. A search result snippet is not a substitute for reading the source when accuracy depends on its details. Distinguish source statements from the agent’s inference.
Check controls for your runtime
The Responses web search guide describes filters and other settings for that integration. Check the managed Agents API reference before copying those optional settings into an agent definition. Runtime-specific tool schemas can differ.
Evaluate answer quality
Check whether the cited source supports the claim, whether dates match the question, and whether contradictory evidence was considered. Tool access alone does not guarantee a correct or current answer.
Read the official reference
Check the source for current API fields, account requirements, and service limits.
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