> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://phidatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Google Search with Gemini

> The search tool enables Gemini to access current information from Google Search.

The search tool enables Gemini to access current information from Google Search. This is useful for getting up-to-date facts, news, and web content.

```python search.py theme={null}
"""Google Search with Gemini.

The search tool enables Gemini to access current information from Google Search.
This is useful for getting up-to-date facts, news, and web content.

Run `uv pip install google-generativeai` to install dependencies.
"""

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.google import Gemini

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

agent = Agent(
    model=Gemini(id="gemini-3.5-flash", search=True),
    markdown=True,
)

# Ask questions that require current information

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Run Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
if __name__ == "__main__":
    # --- Sync ---
    agent.print_response("What are the latest developments in AI technology this week?")
```

## Run the Example

<Steps>
  <Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

  <Step title="Install dependencies">
    ```bash theme={null}
    uv pip install -U agno google-genai
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export your Google API key">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash Mac/Linux theme={null}
      export GOOGLE_API_KEY="your_google_api_key_here"
      ```

      ```bash Windows theme={null}
      $Env:GOOGLE_API_KEY="your_google_api_key_here"
      ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the example">
    Save the code above as `search.py`, then run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    python search.py
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

Full source: [cookbook/90\_models/google/gemini/search.py](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/main/cookbook/90_models/google/gemini/search.py)