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ActionJina A IUpdated May 2026

How do I search the web with Jina?

Short answer: Drop the "Jina A IJina 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
Search Query
query
stringRequiredSearch Query
Sample request
{
"query": "{{trigger.query}}"
}
Returns
{}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Jina Search.

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

FAQ

Questions about Jina Search.

What does the Jina Search action do in Jina A I?
Single web-search call returning ranked URLs and snippets. For "look up current information" workflows that need quick search-as-a-service without full agentic research.
What inputs does Jina Search require?
Required: Search Query. 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 Jina A I 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 Jina Search support batch operations?
Yes. Run Jina Search inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Jina A I's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Jina A I actions.

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