Web search
CodeVista Web Search User Guide
CodeVista integrates Google Search capabilities to supplement the knowledge of its AI models and provide additional sources of information for users 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 2. Perform Google Web searches related to those ideas. 3. Read through top search results. 4. Synthesize an answer based on the gathered information, citing sources. | 1. Summarize the key ideas from CodeVista's response 2. Generate queries based on those ideas. 3. Perform Google Web searches for those queries. 4. Display the top 3 search results for each query. |
| 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. |
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particularly useful for topics or technologies that are rapidly evolving or for which CodeVista's knowledge base may be outdated.