Introduction
Sana Agents’ web-search feature is designed to help you find the most relevant and up-to-date information, whether you’re exploring the latest trends or verifying facts. This guide will help you understand how and when to use web-search, so you can make the most of your Sana Agents experience with confidence and ease.
How to use the web-search feature
Web-search in Sana Agents allows you to access information from across the internet, in addition to your internal resources. Knowing when to enable or disable this feature ensures you get results tailored to your needs.
When to enable web-search
Enable web-search when you need:
The latest information: If you’re looking for current events, recent research, or updates on a specific topic, web-search brings you the freshest insights.
Example: A researcher seeking the newest studies on a medical condition.
A broad range of sources: When your question goes beyond what’s available in your internal documents or databases, web-search expands your reach.
Example: A student gathering material for a comprehensive report.
Fact-checking and cross-referencing: Web-search is ideal for verifying facts or comparing details from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Example: A journalist confirming news from several outlets.
General knowledge: For questions where you’re unsure if the answer exists internally, web-search is a helpful fallback.
Example: Someone exploring a new technology trend.
When to disable the web-search feature
Disable web-search when:
Internal data is sufficient: If you’re confident that all the information you need is already in your internal documents or databases, web-search may not be necessary.
Example: An HR manager reviewing internal employee records.
You want to focus on specific databases: To streamline your search and avoid external results, turn off web-search and focus solely on your internal resources.
Example: A financial analyst examining internal financial reports.
You need faster performance: Disabling web-search can speed up results by narrowing the search scope.
Example: A project manager needing quick access to project files.
Tips for using web-search
You can paste a website URL directly into the chat to guide Sana Agents to search that specific site. For example, try searching on https://sanalabs.com/.
FAQ
Q: Can I limit web-search to certain websites?
A: You can guide the agent by pasting a website link in the chat. Sana Agents will prioritize results from that site.
Q: Will enabling web-search affect the privacy of my internal data?
A: No. Web-search only expands the sources Sana Agents considers for answers; your internal data remains secure and private.
Q: Does web-search slow down Sana Agents?
A: Web-search may take slightly longer, as it checks more sources. For the fastest results, disable web-search when you only need internal information.
For further questions or information about Sana Agents, please contact [email protected] via email or directly in the helpcenter chat.