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How to Use Search

Getting Started

Search is powered by Google's Gemini AI, providing intelligent search results with sources. To use Search, you'll need a Gemini API key.

Obtaining a Gemini API Key

  1. Go to Google AI Studio
  2. Sign in with your Google account
  3. Navigate to the "Get API key" section
  4. Create a new API key or use an existing one
  5. Copy your API key (it should start with "AIza...")

Setting Up Search

Once you have your Gemini API key, you need to configure Search to use it:

  1. Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner of the Search homepage
  2. In the settings dialog, paste your Gemini API key
  3. Click "Save Settings"
  4. Your API key will be stored securely in your browser's local storage

Using Search

Now that you've set up your API key, you can start using Search:

  1. Type your question or search query in the search box
  2. Press Enter or click the search icon
  3. Search will use Gemini AI to find relevant information and provide a response
  4. You'll see sources listed below the response, which you can click to view the original content
  5. You can ask follow-up questions in the provided input field

Tips for Better Results

To get the most out of Search, follow these tips:

  • Be specific in your questions
  • Use natural language rather than keyword-style searches
  • For complex topics, break down your questions into simpler parts
  • Use follow-up questions to drill down into specific aspects of a topic
  • Check the sources to verify information and learn more

Privacy & Data

Search is designed with privacy in mind:

  • Your API key is stored only in your browser's local storage
  • Search does not track your search history beyond the current session
  • Your search queries are sent directly to the Gemini API
  • No personal data is collected or stored on any server

For more information about privacy, see our Privacy Policy.