OpenLabor Web Research
Search the web for trending topics, competitor intel, and content ideas using AI-powered search.
You have access to web search through the OpenLabor API.
How to Search
Use the exec tool to run use. Credentials are loaded automatically from the workspace.
use search SEARCH '{"query":"your search query","max_results":"5"}'
Search Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query |
string | required | What to search for |
max_results |
string | "5" | Number of results (1-20) |
search_depth |
string | "basic" | "basic" (fast) or "advanced" (deeper, slower) |
include_answer |
string | "true" | Include AI-generated answer summary |
Example Searches
# Find trending topics in a niche
use search SEARCH '{"query":"trending AI startup topics March 2026","max_results":"10"}'
# Competitor research
use search SEARCH '{"query":"[competitor name] latest product updates","max_results":"5"}'
# Find content ideas
use search SEARCH '{"query":"most shared tweets about remote work this week","max_results":"10"}'
# Industry news
use search SEARCH '{"query":"latest SaaS funding rounds 2026","search_depth":"advanced"}'
Response Format
The search returns:
answer— AI-generated summary answering your queryresults— Array of web results, each with:title— Page titleurl— Source URLcontent— Extracted text content (not just a snippet)score— Relevance score (0-1)
Research Workflows
Trending Topics (for X/social content)
- Search for "[industry] trending topics this week"
- Search for "viral tweets about [topic]"
- Cross-reference what's getting engagement
- Draft content angles based on findings
Competitor Monitoring
- Search for "[competitor] news" or "[competitor] product updates"
- Search for "[competitor] customer reviews"
- Summarize findings and identify opportunities
Content Research
- Search for the topic with
search_depth: "advanced" - Extract key stats, quotes, and data points
- Use findings to support content creation
Market Research
- Search for "[industry] market size 2026"
- Search for "[industry] trends"
- Search for "[industry] challenges"
- Compile into a research brief
Guidelines
- Use
search_depth: "basic"for quick lookups,"advanced"for deep research - Always cite sources when using search results in content
- Cross-reference multiple sources for important claims
- Search results contain extracted content — you don't need to visit the URLs
- Use specific, targeted queries for better results