Core Insights - Anthropic has launched a new API that enables its Claude AI model to perform web searches, allowing developers to build applications that provide up-to-date information [1][2] - The introduction of this API aligns with the trend of AI companies enhancing model capabilities to attract new customers [1] - The API allows Claude to utilize reasoning to determine if a specific request can benefit from the latest information, generating search queries, retrieving results, and providing answers with citations [1][2] Summary by Sections - **API Functionality**: The new API allows developers to enhance Claude's knowledge with real-time data through web searches, eliminating the need for developers to manage search infrastructure [1] - **Search Optimization**: Claude can optimize queries and perform multiple searches, with developers able to customize search behavior and restrict specific domains [2][4] - **Pricing Structure**: The pricing for the search functionality starts at $10 for every 1,000 searches, supporting various Claude models including Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Sonnet [2] - **Claude Code Integration**: The web search feature is being integrated into Claude Code, which enables developers to access the latest API documentation and technical articles [4][5]