web-search

name	web-search
description	Real-time internet search
enabled	true

Web Search Skill

Instructions

When the user asks about current events, live data, recent news, or anything that requires up-to-date information beyond your training cutoff, use the web_search tool.

How It Works

The web search tool uses the Microsoft Foundry Responses API with web_search_preview, powered by Bing Grounding. It returns real-time web results with URL citations so responses are grounded in verifiable sources.

When to Use

• Real-time market data, stock prices, indices, or commodity prices
• Breaking financial news or earnings reports
• Regulatory changes or economic policy updates
• Company research, M&A activity, or IPO filings
• Macroeconomic indicators (CPI, GDP, unemployment)
• Any query where the client asks about current market conditions

Response Guidelines

• Always include source URLs from the citations returned by the tool
• Present financial data clearly with dates to indicate timeliness
• Caveat any data with "as of [date]" when the information is time-sensitive
• If the search returns no relevant results, let the user know and suggest refining the query
• Do not fabricate URLs — only use citations returned by the tool
• Remind clients that web search results are informational and not investment advice