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> **Original source:** https://docs.sim.ai/integrations/linkup

[Linkup](https://linkup.so/) is a powerful web search tool that integrates seamlessly with Sim, allowing your AI agents to access up-to-date information from the web with proper source attribution.

Linkup enhances your AI agents by providing them with the ability to search the web for current information. When integrated into your agent's toolkit:

-   **Real-time Information Access**: Agents can retrieve the latest information from the web, keeping responses current and relevant.
-   **Source Attribution**: All information comes with proper citations, ensuring transparency and credibility.
-   **Simple Implementation**: Add Linkup to your agents toolset with minimal configuration.
-   **Contextual Awareness**: Agents can use web information while maintaining their personality and conversational style.

To implement Linkup in your agent, simply add the tool to your agent's configuration. Your agent will then be able to search the web whenever they need to answer questions requiring current information.

Integrate Linkup into the workflow. Can search the web.

### [Linkup Search](#linkup-search)

Search the web for information using Linkup

#### [Input](#input)

Parameter

Type

Required

Description

`q`

string

Yes

The search query (e.g., "latest AI research papers 2024")

`depth`

string

Yes

Search depth: "standard" for quick results, "deep" for comprehensive search

`outputType`

string

Yes

Output format: "sourcedAnswer" for AI-generated answer with citations, "searchResults" for raw results

`apiKey`

string

Yes

Enter your Linkup API key

`includeImages`

boolean

No

Whether to include images in search results

`fromDate`

string

No

Start date for filtering results (YYYY-MM-DD format)

`toDate`

string

No

End date for filtering results (YYYY-MM-DD format)

`excludeDomains`

string

No

Comma-separated list of domain names to exclude from search results

`includeDomains`

string

No

Comma-separated list of domain names to restrict search results to

`includeInlineCitations`

boolean

No

Add inline citations to answers (only applies when outputType is "sourcedAnswer")

`includeSources`

boolean

No

Include sources in response

#### [Output](#output)

Parameter

Type

Description

`answer`

string

The sourced answer to the search query

`sources`

array

Array of sources used to compile the answer, each containing name, url, and snippet

[LinkedIn](https://docs.sim.ai/integrations/linkedin)[Linq](https://docs.sim.ai/integrations/linq)