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

# Search internet

> Search the internet for real-time information on any topic from within a Workflow.

Search the internet for real-time information from within a [Workflow](/workflows/overview). Use this to find current data, news, competitor information, or any publicly available content.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the action">
    In the Workflow builder, click **+** between blocks and select **Search Internet** from the action library.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cassidy/Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp/images/reference/search-internet-img-0.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp&q=85&s=eb003f0626b628352c7f0a1f1d42875e" alt="Action library with Search Internet selected" width="701" height="355" data-path="images/reference/search-internet-img-0.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cassidy/Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp/images/reference/search-internet-img-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp&q=85&s=b64f0dfcc664ddbb4a37b888eac09b13" alt="Adding the Search Internet action to the Workflow" width="629" height="408" data-path="images/reference/search-internet-img-1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the search query">
    In the **Search Query** field, enter the query you want to search the internet for. [Reference variables](/guides/prompt-engineering#workflow-prompts) from previous steps or the trigger using **#** to make the search dynamic.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cassidy/Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp/images/reference/search-internet-img-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp&q=85&s=99d51ee7bdaa5a3265c123d92da20b63" alt="Search query field with variable reference" width="631" height="138" data-path="images/reference/search-internet-img-3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a timeframe">
    Choose the **Timeframe** for the search results. This narrows down results to the most relevant and up-to-date information.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cassidy/Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp/images/reference/search-internet-img-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Won7bFEKpcJoIUEp&q=85&s=c35d92e6efc6e46da73a6343d4145aff" alt="Timeframe selection dropdown for search results" width="633" height="111" data-path="images/reference/search-internet-img-4.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related

* [Scrape Webpage](/reference/actions/scrape-webpage)
* [Research Agent](/reference/actions/research-agent)