AI agent web search using SearchAPI & LLM
Needs changesNeeds 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.
- AI Agent: runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model; 1 tool (SearchApi); memory: Simple Memory
Services it uses
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.
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| Removed in 3.0 | Replace 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)
- Chat Trigger
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chatTrigger - Simple Memory
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.memoryBufferWindow - AI Agent
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - Search Api Tool
@searchapi/n8n-nodes-searchapi.searchApiTool - OpenAI Chat Model
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi
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…