--- title: "Stackby AI for Web Research" description: "Learn how to enable Stackby AI field agents to do web research" url: https://help.stackby.com/en/articles/451-stackby-ai-for-web-research collection: "Stackby AI Field Agents - Use-cases" updated: 2025-11-19 language: en --- # Stackby AI for Web Research Learn how to enable Stackby AI field agents to do web research ## **Overview** Stackby’s **AI: Web Search** feature takes your AI capabilities to the next level — by allowing AI fields to fetch **real-time information from the internet**. Now, your Stackby AI Columns can combine the power of **live web data** with your internal records — helping you generate fresh, accurate, and up-to-date content, summaries, and insights. Whether you’re researching competitors, analyzing market trends, or enriching leads, Stackby’s AI: Web Search helps you get the most relevant and current information — directly inside your tables. ## **Why Stackby’s Approach is Different** Unlike other tools that rely only on static data or outdated APIs, Stackby’s AI Web Search feature connects your AI columns to the live web — seamlessly and securely.

Feature

What It Means for You

Real-Time Web Access

AI retrieves the latest information from search results, websites, and online data sources.

Built Into AI Columns

No need for separate scripts or APIs — just toggle “Enable Internet Search” inside your AI configuration.

Bring Your Own AI Key

Use your own OpenAI, Gemini, or Anthropic key — with web-enabled models.

Dynamic Context

Combine web search with your existing fields like [Company Name] or [Topic] to personalize the query.

Instant Refresh

Auto-generate ensures results stay updated whenever data changes.

## **How It Works** The **Web Search** capability can be toggled on in any AI column setup. Once enabled, the AI will use the internet to find the most relevant, current, or factual information related to your prompt — instead of relying solely on your stack’s existing data. ### **Step 1: Add or Edit an AI Column** 1. Open your table and click **+** to add a new column. 2. Choose **AI** as the column type. 3. In the configuration panel: - Name your column (e.g., “AI Web Summary” or “Trending Insights”). - Choose your **AI model** (GPT-4o, Gemini Pro, Claude 3 Opus, etc.). - Write your custom prompt (examples below). - **Toggle on** the switch for **“Enable Internet Search.”** ### **Step 2: Write Your Prompt** The prompt defines what kind of live information the AI should fetch from the web. Here are some example prompts you can use:

Use Case

Example Prompt

Company Research

“Search the web for the latest news about [Company Name]. Summarize recent updates in 3 bullet points.”

Market Trend Analysis

“Find the latest trends in [Industry] and summarize key takeaways for 2025.”

Competitor Overview

“Provide a brief overview of [Competitor Name], including their new products and market presence.”

Content Enrichment

“Search for the most recent articles on [Topic] and list 3 interesting facts.”

Pricing Comparison

“Look up the current pricing for [Product Name] and summarize differences across vendors.”