How to do quick web research without paying for a search API
Quando usar: You want a short, cited answer to a factual question from Google's AI Mode.
Fluxo
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Seed the profile onceRun the first-time setup so the browser profile is logged in and past the consent screens.✓ Copiado→ Profile dir populated; no further prompts needed
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QuerySearch Google AI Mode: 'What changed in React 19.2 regarding compiler defaults?' — return answer + citations.✓ Copiado→ Short answer + citation URLs
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Drill deeperFetch the top two citation pages and reconcile any contradictions.✓ Copiado→ Reconciled summary
Resultado: A cited answer comparable to a paid search API, at $0.
Armadilhas
- Profile gets logged out — Re-run the seeding flow; don't share the profile across machines
- Google layout changes and selectors break — Pin the skill version; update when upstream ships a fix