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AI agent web search using SearchAPI & LLM

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by Pedro Santos · 9,258 views · created 2025-05-02 · Miscellaneous, AI RAG

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: AI Agent v1 (old agent modes). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This AI workflow has 5 nodes and runs when a chat message arrives. Along the way it connects OpenAI Chat Model and Searchapi (community).

How it runs

Trigger: When a chat message arrives.

  1. AI Agent: runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model; 1 tool (SearchApi); memory: Simple Memory

Services it uses

OpenAI Chat ModelSearchapi (community)

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) in AI Agent (v1.8): replace with Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.
Removed in 3.0Replace with
AI Agent v1 (old agent modes)
AI Agent (v1.8)
Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.

Nodes used (5)

From the author

🤖 AI Agent Web Search using SearchApi & LLM Who is this for? This workflow is ideal for anyone conducting online research, including students, researchers, content creators, and professionals looking for accurate, up-to-date, and verifiable information. It…

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