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

# Search

> Search the web for information.

The Search Block helps you perform web searches and gather relevant data based on your queries. It allows you to customize your searches to get exactly what you need. You can search by type (e.g., auto, keywords), filter by categories, and refine results using dates or specific websites. This makes the Search Block a flexible tool for many tasks, like finding news, filtering content, or doing targeted research.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/main.png" alt="Search Block" />

## Steps to Run Search Block

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the Search Block">
    Inside the Flow Builder, type a forward slash `(/)` to bring up the block menu.
    From this menu, select **'Search'** block.

    <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search2.png" alt="Search Block" />

    <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search1.png" alt="Search Block" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Your Input Query">
    Enter your query into the **Input** section as shown here.

    <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search3.png" alt="Search Block" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the Search Block">
    Configure your settings in the right-hand sidebar. You will see options such as:

    1. **Query**
       * Enter your input query using dynamic inputs like `{{query}}` to get results related to your input.
           <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search4.png" alt="Search Block" />
    2. **Type**
       * Choose between different search methods, such as **Auto** ,**Keywords**, or **Neural**.
           <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search5.png" alt="Search Block" />
    3. **Category**
       * Refine your search results by selecting a specific category, like **News**, **Twitter**, etc.
           <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search6.png" alt="Search Block" />
    4. **Number of Results**
       * Define the maximum number of results you want to retrieve.
           <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search7.png" alt="Search Block" />
    5. **Include/Exclude Filters**
       * Add specific words or phrases to include or exclude in your search results. You can also filter by domains.
           <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search8.png" alt="Search Block" />
    6. **Date Filters**
       * **Start Published Date**: Only retrieve results published after a certain date.
       * **End Published Date**: Only retrieve results published before a certain date.
       * **Start Crawl Date**: Retrieve results crawled after a specific date.
       * **End Crawl Date**: Retrieve results crawled before a specific date.
           <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/search9.png" alt="Search Block" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the Search Block">
    * Click on **'Run Block'** in the right-hand sidebar to execute the Search Block. The results will appear based on your defined query and settings.

    <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/athinaai/images/flows/search/runblock.png" alt="Search Block" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

Follow these steps to easily set up and use the Search Block. Check your query and settings to make
sure you're getting the most accurate results. Adjust configurations as needed.