Web Search

Web search allows Sidekick to respond with up to date information, and reduces the chance of hallucinations, where the chatbot responds with false information.

To configure web search, navigate to Sidekick -> Settings -> Retrieval -> Tavily Search.

Web Search

Click the toggle to enable or disable web search, and set an API key in the field below. Your API key will be encrypted with a key securely stored in your keychain.

You can create an API key by clicking the Get an API Key button, which will take you to Tavily.

Web Search

You will need to sign up for an account and then create a new API key. Copy this key and paste it into the API key field in Sidekick's Tavily Search Settings.

Note that when web search is enabled, your prompt may be exposed to third parties such as Tavily.

Using web search is simple. Use click the Web Search button in the prompt bar to toggle web search.

Example Use

Using web search allows Sidekick to respond using up to date information.

Web Search

At the bottom of the message, references are included, which can be clicked to open the website referenced in Sidekick's response.