Research with the right tool
Distinguish searching the web from interacting with a browser or desktop.
Your space → Connections → Web Search / Browser Use / Computer Use
A compatible Mellow build with the relevant capability configured.
Choose the smallest capability
For a factual question, start with search. Use browser interaction for a page workflow and computer access only when that task needs the native screen.
Finish setup
Review provider readiness, browser configuration and macOS permissions in the relevant settings. Enable the capability on the intended custom agent.
Check evidence
Ask the helper to name the page or result it used. For an action, inspect the destination and resulting state rather than relying only on the assistant’s summary.
Controls & reference
| Control or concept | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Web Search | Find information through a configured search provider. |
| Browser Use | Interact with browser content using the configured browser capability. |
| Computer Use | Interact with supported on-screen applications with native permissions. |
| Agent tool selection | Controls which of these capabilities a helper may use. |
Try it with a small task
Ask a research helper to locate an official product document and summarize it with a source link, without signing in or modifying anything.
If it does not work
- A search result is not proof that a browser action completed.
- Browser and computer capabilities may require separate permissions even when web search works.
Good to know
- A search result is not proof that a browser action completed.
- Browser and computer capabilities may require separate permissions even when web search works.