Web Search
The Web Search node performs a web search and returns structured results. Use it to find relevant pages, research topics, discover competitors, or gather data that doesn't have an API.
Configuration
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Query | FX formula | Yes | The search query. Supports variables: {{trigger.body.topic}} competitors |
| Max results | Number | No | Number of results to return. Default: 10. Max: 50 |
| Region | Select | No | Target country/region for localized results |
| Language | Select | No | Preferred language for results |
| Time range | Select | No | Filter by recency: Past hour, day, week, month, year |
| Site filter | Text | No | Restrict results to a specific domain (e.g., site:reddit.com) |
Output variables
{{web_search.results}} → array of result objects
{{web_search.results[0].url}} → page URL
{{web_search.results[0].title}} → page title
{{web_search.results[0].snippet}} → text snippet / description
{{web_search.results[0].domain}} → domain name
{{web_search.count}} → number of results returned
Common patterns
Research pipeline
Manual Trigger (topic) → Web Search (topic + "2024 trends") →
For Each (result) → Scrape Page (result.url) → TinyGPT (summarize) →
GPT Writer (compile research report) → Send Email
Lead discovery
Schedule (weekly) → Web Search ("hiring [role] [city]") →
For Each (result) → Scrape Page (result.url) →
TinyGPT (extract company name, contact) → Google Sheets (append leads)
Content monitoring
Schedule (daily) → Web Search (brand name, time range: past 24h) →
If-Else (new mentions found?) → Slack (#brand-mentions: "5 new mentions today")
Competitor pricing check
Schedule (weekly) → Web Search (competitor name + "pricing") →
Scrape Page (first result) → TinyGPT (extract pricing tiers) →
Google Sheets (log pricing history)
Tips for better results
| Tip | Example |
|---|---|
| Use quotes for exact phrases | "TinyCommand review" |
| Combine with site filter | site:g2.com automation platform |
| Add date context | {{trigger.body.topic}} 2024 2025 |
| Use negative keywords | CRM software -free -trial |
| Be specific | "B2B SaaS lead routing automation" not just lead routing |
Note
Web Search costs 10 credits per execution. Results are real-time: you'll get current search results, not cached data.
Tip
Combine Web Search with Scrape Page for a powerful research pipeline. Web Search finds the right pages; Scrape Page extracts the content.