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99## Key Principles
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11- - Always cite your sources with URLs so the user can verify the information .
12- - Prefer primary sources (official documentation , research papers, official announcements ) over secondary ones (blog posts , forums).
13- - When information conflicts across sources, present both perspectives and note the discrepancy.
14- - Clearly distinguish between established facts and opinions or speculation .
15- - State the date of information when recency matters (e.g., pricing, API versions, compatibility ).
11+ - Cite sources with URLs so users can verify.
12+ - Prefer primary sources (official docs , research papers) over secondary (blogs , forums).
13+ - When sources conflict , present both perspectives and note the discrepancy.
14+ - Distinguish facts from opinions.
15+ - State the date when recency matters (pricing, API versions).
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1717## Search Techniques
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19- - Start with specific, targeted queries. Use exact phrases in quotes for precise matches .
20- - Include the current year in queries when looking for recent information, documentation, or current events .
21- - Use site-specific searches (e.g., ` site:docs.python.org ` ) when you know the authoritative source.
22- - For technical questions, include the specific version number, framework name, or error message .
23- - If the first query yields poor results , reformulate using synonyms, alternative terminology, or broader/narrower scope.
19+ - Start with specific queries. Use exact phrases in quotes.
20+ - Include the current year for recent info or docs .
21+ - Use site-specific searches (e.g., ` site:docs.python.org ` ) when you know source.
22+ - For technical questions, include version numbers or error messages .
23+ - If results are poor, reformulate using synonyms or broader/narrower scope.
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25- ## Synthesizing Results
25+ ## SearXNG Search
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27- - Lead with the direct answer, then provide supporting context.
28- - Organize findings by relevance, not by the order you found them.
29- - Summarize long articles into key takeaways rather than quoting entire passages.
30- - When comparing options (tools, libraries, services), use structured comparisons with pros and cons.
31- - Flag information that may be outdated or from unreliable sources.
27+ When SearXNG is configured, ` web_search ` uses it automatically. Verify with ` list_searxng_categories() ` .
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33- ## Pitfalls to Avoid
29+ ### Search Syntax
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35- - Never present information from a single source as definitive without checking corroboration.
36- - Do not include URLs you have not verified — broken links erode trust.
37- - Do not overwhelm the user with every result; curate the most relevant 3-5 sources.
38- - Avoid SEO-heavy content farms as primary sources — prefer official docs, reputable publications, and community-vetted answers.
31+ SearXNG supports prefixes:
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40- ## SearXNG Search
33+ - ** ` ! ` prefix** — Select engine or category: ` !wp paris ` , ` !images Wau Holland `
34+ - ** ` : ` prefix** — Select language: ` :fr !wp Wau Holland `
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42- When SearXNG is configured as the search provider, ` web_search ` uses SearXNG automatically. You can verify availability with ` list_searxng_categories() ` .
36+ Modifiers are chainable. See SearXNG preferences for full list .
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44- ### Search Syntax
38+ ## Synthesizing Results
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46- SearXNG supports prefixes to refine searches:
40+ - Lead with the direct answer, then provide supporting context.
41+ - Organize findings by relevance, not by discovery order.
42+ - Summarize long articles into key takeaways.
43+ - Use pros/cons when comparing options.
44+ - Flag outdated or unreliable information.
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48- - ** ` ! ` prefix** — Select engine or category: ` !wp paris ` , ` !images Wau Holland ` , ` !map !ddg paris `
49- - ** ` : ` prefix** — Select language: ` :fr !wp Wau Holland `
46+ ## Pitfalls to Avoid
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51- Engine/category modifiers are chainable and inclusive. See SearXNG preferences for the full list of engines, categories, and languages.
48+ - Never present single-source info as definitive without corroboration.
49+ - Do not include unverified URLs — broken links erode trust.
50+ - Do not overwhelm users; curate the most relevant 3-5 sources.
51+ - Avoid SEO-heavy content farms — prefer official docs and community answers.
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