Searching the Web with Ditto

Ditto integrates powerful web search capabilities directly into your conversations, providing real-time information access without breaking your flow. Unlike traditional AI assistants limited to their training data, Ditto can retrieve current information from across the internet.

How Web Search Works in Ditto

When you ask a question that requires current information, Ditto can:

1. Recognize when web search would be beneficial
2. Perform targeted searches using the web search tool
3. Extract and summarize relevant information
4. Present findings within the conversation
5. Cite sources for further exploration

Key Features

Seamless Integration

• Contextual Search: Ditto understands the context of your conversation and formulates appropriate search queries
• No Context Switching: Get search results without leaving your Ditto conversation
• Source Attribution: All information is properly attributed with clickable links to sources

Enhanced Results

• Rich Snippets: View key information extracted from results
• Multiple Sources: Ditto combines information from various sources for comprehensive answers
• Source Links: Results include sources for follow-up reading when available

Search Control

• Explicit Searches: Directly request web searches with commands like “search for…”
• Refined Queries: Ditto can refine search queries based on your feedback

Practical Applications

Research Assistance

Get up-to-date information on any topic without switching between apps.

Fact Checking

Verify information during conversations with authoritative sources.

Current Events

Stay informed about breaking news and developments.

Technical Support

Find solutions to technical problems with current documentation.

Using Web Search Effectively

Best Practices

1. Be Specific: The more specific your question, the more targeted the search results
2. Request Sources: Ask Ditto to provide links to its sources for deeper reading
3. Follow Up: Ask follow-up questions about search results for more details
4. Time-Sensitive Queries: Specify time frames for time-sensitive information

Example Prompts

What are the latest developments in quantum computing?

Search for recent studies on intermittent fasting

Find current stock market trends for renewable energy companies

What's happening with climate legislation in Europe right now?

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With Ditto’s integrated web search, you have the world’s information at your fingertips without ever leaving your conversation.