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:
- Recognize when web search would be beneficial
- Perform targeted searches using Google’s search API
- Extract and summarize relevant information
- Present findings within the conversation
- 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 search results
- Multiple Sources: Ditto combines information from various sources for comprehensive answers
- Image Results: Relevant images can be included in search results when appropriate
Search Control
- Explicit Searches: Directly request web searches with commands like “search for…”
- Refined Queries: Ditto can refine search queries based on your feedback
- Private Searches: Web searches respect your privacy settings
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
- Be Specific: The more specific your question, the more targeted the search results
- Request Sources: Ask Ditto to provide links to its sources for deeper reading
- Follow Up: Ask follow-up questions about search results for more details
- 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?”
Technical Details
Ditto’s web search capability uses:
- Google Search API: For comprehensive web results
- Result Processing: Advanced algorithms to extract relevant information
- Context Integration: Seamless incorporation of search results into conversation context
- Memory Integration: Search results can be stored in Ditto’s memory for future reference
Coming Soon
Future updates to Ditto’s web search will include:
- Specialized search for academic papers
- Expanded visual search capabilities
- Multi-language search support
- Customizable search filters
With Ditto’s integrated web search, you have the world’s information at your fingertips without ever leaving your conversation.