Use search to find candidate sources
Start with a focused query that names the subject and the kind of evidence you need. Search results can help you compare titles, domains, and short descriptions, but those summaries may omit context or reflect only part of a page. Treat a result as a lead to investigate, not as the page itself.
When accuracy matters, prefer a primary source such as the organization that published the policy, product documentation, or original research. Check the publication date and whether the page addresses your exact version or situation. If the results are broad, narrow the query before opening several loosely related pages.
Fetch the page you intend to use
Once you have a promising URL, fetch it to retrieve page content for closer reading. This lets the agent work from the source text instead of inferring details from a title or snippet. If the page has moved, blocks access, or returns little readable text, choose another source or explain that the evidence was unavailable.
Keep the two steps connected: search answers “where might the answer be?” while fetch answers “what does this page actually say?” Ask the agent to distinguish source statements from its own conclusions, and verify important claims against the fetched material before acting on them.