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ActionAnthropicUpdated May 2026

How do I let Claude search the web in a message?

Short answer: Drop the "AnthropicMessage with Web Search" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Model
model
optionsRequiredModel. Options: Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Haiku 4.5
Question
message
stringRequiredWhat are the latest developments in quantum computing this week?
Max Web Searches
max_uses
stringOptionalMaximum number of web_search calls Claude can make
Max Tokens
max_tokens
stringOptionalMax Tokens
Sample request
{
"model": "{{trigger.model}}",
"message": "What are the latest developments in quantum computing this week?",
"max_uses": "{{trigger.max_uses}}",
"max_tokens": "{{trigger.max_tokens}}"
}
Returns
{
"id": "msg_abc",
"role": "assistant",
"content": [
{
"text": "Based on recent reports...",
"type": "text"
},
{
"type": "web_search_tool_result",
"citations": []
}
]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Message with Web Search.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Message with Web Search.

What does the Message with Web Search action do in Anthropic?
Sends a message with Anthropic's built-in web_search tool enabled. Claude fetches fresh web results inside the model call and cites them in the response. Removes the need to wire up an external search API.
What inputs does Message with Web Search require?
Required: Model, Question. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Anthropic returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Message with Web Search support batch operations?
Yes. Run Message with Web Search inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Anthropic's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Anthropic actions.

Send message with web search from your workflows.

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