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Building a Web Research Tool in SimplAI Studio

The Web Research Tool in SimplAI Studio automates the process of gathering, analyzing, and summarizing web data. This tool enables AI-powered applications to extract real-time information from the internet, making it useful for market research, competitive analysis, and fact-checking.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Web Research Tool​

Step 1: Access the Tool Section​

1️. Navigate to SimplAI Studio.
2️. Click on Tools from the left sidebar.
3️. Select + Create a Tool to begin building the Web Research Tool.

Step 2: Configure Tool Settings​

1️. Enter the Tool Name (e.g., "Web Research Tool") and a brief description.
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2️. Define User Input:

  • Click on + Text in User Input to add an input text field.
  • Provide a Title and Description for the user input (e.g., "Research Topic").
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3️. Select a Predefined Web Research Step:

  • Click + User Step.
  • Choose Web Research Tool from the list of predefined no-code tool steps.
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Step 3: Define Input Variables for Dynamic Execution​

1️. In the Topic Name field, use a variable placeholder for the user input:

  • Example: {{topic}}
  • This allows the tool to replace {{topic}} with the actual value entered by the user during execution.

Step 4: Configure Output Settings​

1️. Click "Add Config" to define the tool’s output.
2️. Set an Output Key (e.g., "Result" or "Output").
3️. Define the Output Variable using the format:

  • Example: {{gpt_researcher.report}}
  • The step name (web research) and the specific key (report) determine the final output.
  • The variable value is dynamically replaced when the step is executed.

Step 5: Test the Web Research Tool​

1️. Enter a test value in the User Input Test Value field (e.g., "Future of AI in Finance").
2️. Click "Run Tool" to execute the web research and fetch results.
3️. Check if the output contains relevant summarized research findings.

Step 6: Preview and Validate the Tool​

1️. Click "Preview" to see how the tool works.
2️. Ensure that:

  • The user input is correctly passed into the research step.
  • The output is structured as expected.

Step 7: Save and Publish the Web Research Tool​

1️. Click "Save Version" to store a draft of the tool.
2️. Click "Submit" on the top-right to Save and Publish the tool.
3️. Once published, the tool is available for use by AI Agents and other workflows.

Next Steps​

  1. Try building your own Web Research Tool in SimplAI Studio.
  2. Connect it with an AI Agent for automated insights.
  3. Need help? Contact us at [email protected].