> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.platform.blackmountain.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Web Search

> Get up-to-date answers with integrated web search

BlackMountain can search the web to provide answers based on current information rather than relying solely on the AI model's training data.

## Enabling Web Search

Toggle the **Web Search** option in the chat input area before sending your message. When enabled, the AI model will search the web for relevant information before responding.

## How It Works

Web search works differently depending on the model provider:

| Provider      | Search Method              |
| ------------- | -------------------------- |
| **OpenAI**    | Native built-in web search |
| **Google**    | Native built-in web search |
| **Anthropic** | Web search via Perplexity  |
| **Mistral**   | Web search via Perplexity  |

Regardless of the method, the experience is seamless -- you simply toggle web search on and ask your question.

## When to Use Web Search

Web search is particularly useful for:

* **Current events** -- News, recent developments, and real-time information
* **Recent data** -- Statistics, prices, or data that changes frequently
* **Fact-checking** -- Verifying claims against up-to-date sources
* **Research** -- Finding specific information that may not be in the model's training data

<Note>
  Web search may slightly increase response time as the model needs to search and process web results before responding.
</Note>