AI Meets the Freshest Information
Artificial intelligence is only as good as the data it can access. Anthropic has taken a major leap forward by introducing web search capabilities on its API, allowing developers to create Claude-powered applications that draw on real-time information from the internet. This means AI agents can now provide users with up-to-date answers, boosting the practical value of every interaction.
How Web Search Supercharges Claude
With this update, Claude supplements its built-in knowledge with the latest online insights. When processing a user query, Claude assesses if adding current information would enhance its response. If so, it crafts a targeted search, retrieves and analyzes relevant results, and then delivers a comprehensive, cited answer. Claude can even perform multiple, iterative searches for deeper research, and developers retain control over the search depth with the max_uses parameter.
This innovative approach means developers no longer need to build or maintain their own search tools. They can rely on Claude’s seamless, automated system to access and integrate the latest data.
Wide-Ranging Applications Across Industries
The addition of web search unlocks powerful new use cases for Claude, such as:
- Financial services: Live analysis of stock prices, market trends, and regulations.
- Legal research: Immediate access to new court decisions, legal developments, and statutory changes.
- Developer tools: Up-to-date code documentation, tech news, and GitHub releases.
- Productivity apps: Real-time company reports, market intelligence, and industry insights.
This versatility empowers organizations to keep their AI solutions informed and competitive in fast-moving environments.
Transparency and Control for Organizations
Every web-based response from Claude includes citations, making it easy for users to verify sources—critical for industries where accuracy matters. Anthropic also offers robust administrative controls, including:
- Domain allow lists: Limit searches to trusted websites.
- Domain block lists: Exclude sensitive or unwanted sources for added security.
- Organization-level management: Enable or restrict web search at the admin level to ensure compliance.
These features give organizations the flexibility to balance information access with security and governance requirements.
Empowering Developers with Claude Code
Web search isn’t just for general queries. It extends to Claude Code, providing developers with instant access to current API references, technical guides, and solutions to complex issues. This is especially useful when navigating fast-evolving frameworks or troubleshooting new errors.
Customer Success: Real-World Results
Early adopters are seeing tangible benefits. Quora’s Poe platform uses Anthropic’s web search to deliver fast, cost-effective search experiences. Adaptive.ai reports that Claude’s research capabilities are both thorough and actionable, outperforming other solutions in delivering reliable insights.
Getting Started with Web Search
The feature is available now for Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Claude 3.5 Sonnet (upgraded), and Claude 3.5 Haiku, at $10 per 1,000 searches plus standard token costs. Developers can activate web search in their API requests and consult the official documentation and pricing page to begin integrating this capability.
AI That Keeps Up
Anthropic’s web search API represents a significant step toward making AI more dynamic, trustworthy, and useful. By bringing real-time data into every Claude-powered application—while maintaining transparency and organizational control—developers can offer smarter, more responsible AI for a range of business needs.
Unlocking Real-Time Intelligence: Anthropic Launches Web Search API for Claude