| name | linkup |
| description | Web search and content fetching using Linkup extension. Use when needing to search the web, get answers to questions with sources, or fetch content from specific URLs. Provides three tools: linkup_web_search (discovery), linkup_web_answer (direct answers), linkup_web_fetch (URL content extraction). |
Linkup Extension
Web search and content fetching tools powered by Linkup API.
Tools
linkup_web_search
Search the web and get sources with content snippets.
linkup_web_search(query: string, deep?: boolean)
query: Be specific and detailed. Include context like dates, locations, company names.deep: Use for complex research requiring multiple searches. Default: false (faster).
Use when: Discovering information across multiple sources, researching topics, comparing perspectives.
linkup_web_answer
Get a synthesized answer with source citations.
linkup_web_answer(query: string, deep?: boolean)
Use when: Need a direct answer to a specific question, quick facts with citations.
linkup_web_fetch
Fetch content from a URL as clean markdown.
linkup_web_fetch(url: string, renderJs?: boolean)
url: The URL to fetch.renderJs: Set false for static pages (faster). Default: true.
Use when: Reading documentation, following up on search results, extracting content from known URLs.
Tool Selection
| Need | Tool |
|---|
| Find information across sources | linkup_web_search |
| Get a direct answer with sources | linkup_web_answer |
| Read content from a known URL | linkup_web_fetch |
Query Formulation
Good queries are specific:
| Bad | Good |
|---|
| "Microsoft revenue" | "Microsoft fiscal year 2024 total revenue" |
| "React hooks" | "React useEffect cleanup function best practices" |
| "AI news" | "OpenAI announcements January 2026" |
Add context:
- Time: "2025", "last quarter", "since version 5.0"
- Location: "French company Total", "US market"
- Specifics: company names, version numbers, exact terms
When to Use Deep Mode
Standard (default): Simple questions, quick lookups, known topics.
Deep: Complex research, multi-step queries, comprehensive coverage needed.
// Standard - one search is enough
linkup_web_search("Node.js 22 release date")
// Deep - needs multiple searches
linkup_web_search("comparison of Rust web frameworks performance benchmarks 2025", deep: true)
Common Patterns
Research workflow
linkup_web_search to discover sourceslinkup_web_fetch on promising URLs for full content
Quick facts
linkup_web_answer for direct answer with citations
Documentation reading
linkup_web_fetch on known documentation URL
Commands
/linkup:balance - Check remaining API credits
