Note: The Google Search plugin (previously powered by SERP API) is no longer available in TeamAI. As an alternative, you can now use the Web Search Mode, a built-in feature that brings real-time, source-backed information directly into your chats — without needing an external API key or manual setup.
How to Use TeamAI’s Web Search Mode
Web Search Mode allows you to gather real-time information from across the internet, directly inside TeamAI.
It’s built for research, content updates, and decision-making that rely on current data — ideal for marketers, analysts, educators, and researchers who need up-to-date insights without leaving the workspace.
When enabled, this mode lets TeamAI:
Retrieve fresh results from trusted web sources
Cite URLs for transparency
Summarize findings into clear, concise answers
Combine search results with other TeamAI features (like document uploads or agent knowledge bases)
No manual configuration, no code — just ask your question.
How to Access Web Search Mode
1. Click on Websearch Mode
On the TeamAI dashboard, select Web Search Mode from the mode selector (globe icon).
2. Ask your question.
Type your query as naturally as possible, for example:
“Compare the latest AI model releases from OpenAI and Anthropic.”
3. View summarized results.
TeamAI will search trusted web sources, analyze the information, and deliver:
A synthesized summary
Key takeaways
Source links for verification
4. Follow up or refine.
You can ask follow-up questions like:
“Show only trusted sources like "x "” “y” “z”.”
“Summarize the most recent update.”
“Provide top 3 statistics with citations.”
Pro Tips
Use specific keywords to improve accuracy (e.g., “Best AI model for Social Media Content Creation”).
Ask comparative questions (“Which AI model is best for Keyword Research?”) for more structured results.
Follow up within the same chat to maintain context — TeamAI remembers your ongoing topic thread.
Verify high-impact data by opening cited links directly from the response.
Use Cases
Scenario | How Web Search Mode Helps |
Market Research | Quickly summarize competitor launches or pricing strategies. |
Compliance & Law Updates | Retrieve and summarize official housing, labor, or data-privacy laws. |
Academic or Technical Research | Pull recent studies or documentation across reliable sources. |
Content Creation | Gather fresh insights and statistics for blogs or campaigns. |
FAQ
Q: Can I still use my own Google or SERP API key?
A: No. TeamAI’s Web Search Mode replaces external API configurations entirely — everything runs natively within TeamAI.
Q: Does Web Search Mode show citations?
A: Yes. Each answer includes source URLs for verification, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
Q: Can I combine Web Search Mode with document uploads or agents?
A: Absolutely. You can switch between modes or ask your custom agents to analyze both uploaded documents and web results in the same workflow.
Q: How recent is the data provided?
A: Web Search Mode retrieves real-time information from current web sources, typically updated within minutes or hours of publication.
Conclusion
The Web Search Mode brings the web directly to your TeamAI workspace — no configuration, no external plugins, and no technical setup.
It’s the natural evolution of the former Google Search Plugin, offering speed, simplicity, and smarter integration.
If your work depends on staying current — from real-estate updates to emerging tech trends — this mode ensures you’re never behind.
Start exploring Web Search Mode today and turn every question into an informed decision.