> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.babbily.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deep research and search

> Use web search and deep research when a reply needs current or cited information.

Babbily can use search tools when a question needs current information, source links, or broader research.

## Web search

Use web search for focused questions that need current sources.

Good examples:

* "Search the web for the latest pricing changes from this vendor."
* "Find recent articles about this market and summarize the pattern."
* "Compare these two tools using current public information."

Search replies can include citations so you can review the sources.

<Card title="Visual replies in chat" icon="chart-column" href="/features/visual-replies-in-chat">
  Search and research replies may include citations, source previews, charts, or other visual formats when they help.
</Card>

## Deep research

Use deep research when you need more than a quick lookup. Deep research is better for broad, multi-source questions where you want a synthesized report.

Good examples:

* "Research the competitive landscape for AI meeting assistants."
* "Build a sourced brief on recent changes in enterprise AI procurement."
* "Find the strongest arguments for and against this product direction."

Deep research can take longer than a normal chat reply.

## Turn search or research on

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the composer menu">
    Use the tool control beside the message box.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Auto or Manual">
    Use **Auto** if you want Babbily to decide. Use **Manual** if you want to choose web search or deep research when it is available for the selected model.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask a source-aware question">
    Include what you want researched and how you want the answer structured.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Read citations carefully

Citations help you check where an answer came from. They are especially important for fast-changing topics, pricing, policies, legal details, medical topics, and investment research.

<Warning>
  Search and research can summarize public information, but you should verify high-stakes decisions directly with authoritative sources.
</Warning>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Built-in tools reference" icon="wrench" href="/features/built-in-tools-reference">
    Compare web search, deep research, site map, finance research, and other built-in tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Research recipe" icon="book-open-check" href="/guides/task-recipes#research-with-citations">
    Follow a step-by-step research workflow with citations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Finance" icon="chart-column" href="/features/finance">
    Use Finance when your research is about markets, companies, earnings, prediction markets, or watchlists.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>