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Brave Search API Tool

This tool lets you search the web using Brave Search and get the results directly into your Nappai workflow. It’s great for quickly finding information and integrating that information into other parts of your automation.

Relationship with Brave Search API

This component connects to the Brave Search API to perform web searches. It sends your search query to Brave Search and receives the results in a format that Nappai can easily understand and use.

Inputs

  • Number of Results: Specifies how many search results you want to retrieve. The default is 10, but you can change this to get more or fewer results.
  • Input: This is where you type your search query (what you want to search for). You can use multiple lines if needed.
  • Credential: This is a special code that allows Nappai to access the Brave Search API. You’ll need to obtain this from your Brave Search account settings. Contact your Nappai administrator if you need help getting this credential.

Outputs

The tool produces a list of search results. Each result includes a short summary (snippet) of the webpage. This information can then be used by other components in your Nappai workflow, such as those that summarize text or extract key information.

Usage Example

Let’s say you want to find three articles about “sustainable energy.” You would:

  1. Enter “sustainable energy” into the Input field.
  2. Set Number of Results to 3.
  3. Provide your Credential.
  4. Run the tool.

The output will be a list of three search results, each with a short summary. You can then use another Nappai component to process these summaries further.

Templates

This component can be used in any Nappai workflow where you need to perform a web search using Brave Search. It’s particularly useful when combined with other components that process text, such as summarizers or data extractors.

Many components can work with the output of the Brave Search API Tool. Here are a few examples:

  • Summarizer: Use this to condense the search results into shorter summaries.
  • Data Extractor: Extract specific information (like dates, names, or locations) from the search results.
  • OpenAI Function Agent: Use this to process the search results and generate more complex responses.

(Note: Links to these components would be provided within the Nappai dashboard.)

Tips and Best Practices

  • Use specific keywords in your search query to get more relevant results.
  • Experiment with different numbers of results to find the optimal amount for your needs.
  • Always keep your Brave Search API credential secure.

Security Considerations

Protect your Brave Search API credential. Do not share it with unauthorized individuals. Report any suspicious activity to your Nappai administrator immediately.