Web Single Answer

Description

Answers factual questions using live web search and returns a concise, citation-backed response. Ideal for quick lookups, fact-checking, and getting specific information without running a full research report. Returns a direct answer with 3-5 source URLs.

Core Capabilities

• Direct answers to factual questions with source citations
• Fast response time (5-15 seconds)
• Automatic retry with exponential backoff if sources are temporarily unavailable
• Markdown-formatted report with answer, sources, and suggested next steps

Good Query Examples

• "What was Microsoft's revenue in fiscal year 2024 and how did it compare to the previous year?"
• "What are the key differences between the EU AI Act and the US executive order on AI?"
• "How does mRNA vaccine technology work differently from traditional vaccines?"
• "What companies are leading the solid-state battery market and what's their current status?"

Bad Query Examples

• "Hi" → the question must be at least 10 characters. Fix: ask a specific, complete question
• "Tell me everything about Tesla's competitive strategy, market positioning, financial performance, leadership, product roadmap, and future outlook" → this is too broad for a single answer. Fix: use Company Profiler or Advanced Web Research for comprehensive analysis, or break into specific questions
• "What's trending on social media right now?" → this agent searches web sources, not social media platforms. Fix: use the relevant social media agent for platform-specific trends
• "Write me a 2000-word article about climate change" → this agent provides concise answers, not long-form content generation. Fix: use Advanced Web Research for in-depth reports

Limitations

• Best for specific, factual questions — not deep research or strategic analysis
• Question length: 10-1000 characters
• Cannot access paywalled content
• Primarily English-language sources
• Single-shot answers only (no follow-up conversation within the same session)

Use-Case Ideas

• Quick fact verification during meetings or calls
• Getting a specific data point for a report you're writing
• Starting point before committing to a deeper research task
• Citation-backed answers for internal presentations

Input/Output Spec

• Input: Question (required, 10-1000 characters)
• Output: Markdown report with direct answer, 3-5 source citations with URLs, and suggested next steps

Disambiguation Signals

This agent provides quick, concise answers to specific factual questions with source citations. It is NOT for deep research, strategic analysis, or presentation generation.

• Route to Advanced Web Research when: the query requires comprehensive multi-source analysis, strategic research, or a presentation deliverable (e.g., "Research the competitive landscape for AI chatbots and create a briefing")
• Route to News Research when: the query specifically asks for recent news coverage, media sentiment, or press activity (e.g., "What's the latest news coverage on OpenAI?")
• Route to Company Profiler when: the query asks for a full company profile with leadership, financials, and competitive positioning (e.g., "Give me a full profile on Anthropic")
• Route to Statista when: the query asks for statistical data, market sizing, or survey-based numbers (e.g., "What's the global market size for cloud computing?")