Web Search: Tavily action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Query query	string	Required	Search query
Depth search_depth	options	Optional	Depth. Options: Basic (fast), Advanced (thorough)
Max Results max_results	string	Optional	5
Topic topic	options	Optional	Topic. Options: General, News, Finance
Include Answer Summary include_answer	options	Optional	Include Answer Summary. Options: Yes, No

Sample request

{
  "query": "e.g. latest news on quantum computing",
  "search_depth": "{{trigger.search_depth}}",
  "max_results": "5",
  "topic": "{{trigger.topic}}",
  "include_answer": "{{trigger.include_answer}}"
}

Returns

{
  "query": "quantum computing",
  "answer": "Recent advances in quantum computing include...",
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "https://example.com",
      "score": 0.95,
      "title": "Title",
      "content": "..."
    }
  ]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Web Search.

What does the Web Search action do in Tavily?

Runs a web search through Tavily and returns fresh, AI-optimized results tuned for LLM agents and RAG. Returns ranked snippets with URLs so the model can cite sources.

What inputs does Web Search require?

Required: Query. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Tavily returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Web Search support batch operations?

Yes. Run Web Search inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Tavily's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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