Web search
Overview
CodeVista integrates Google Search capabilities to supplement the knowledge of its AI models and provide additional sources of information for you to cross-check and validate the generated responses. The Web Search feature is available in two modes: "Search After" and "Search Before".
Feature | Search Before | Search After |
|---|---|---|
Purpose | Augment CodeVista's knowledge with the latest information from web searches to generate a more comprehensive and up-to-date response. | Cross-check and validate the key ideas in CodeVista's response against the latest web search results. |
Trigger | Use the magic command /web_search in the prompt input box. | Click or tap the magnifying glass icon after CodeVista generates a response. |
Process | 1. Analyze the prompt for key ideas. | 1. Summarize the key ideas from CodeVista's response |
Output | A response synthesized from the information gathered from web searches, with citations. | The top 3 web search results for each query, allowing users to cross-check CodeVista's response. |
Known Limitations | Long processing time before the first streaming response. Some queries may return no search results. | Some queries may return no search results. |
Search Before
Start typing the command /web_search
After the command, type the prompt you want to search for.
Example: "/web_search latest 2025 AI trends"
Review search results.
Search After
Click the magnifying glass icon.
Review the search results.
By leveraging the Web Search feature in CodeVista, you can enhance the knowledge and accuracy of the AI-generated responses by incorporating the latest information from the web. This feature can be particularly useful for topics or technologies that are rapidly evolving or for which CodeVista's knowledge base may be outdated.