Large language model (LLM) providers have integrated search capabilities into their platforms, combining traditional search with AI-powered reasoning for contextual and accurate responses. Customize your browser to use these AI-enhanced tools as your default search engine to improve your search experience. For Safari users, install this extension to customize search engines.1
- Open your browser's settings.
- Navigate to the "Search Engine" or "Manage Search Engines" section.
- Follow these steps to update your default search engine:
- Add a new search engine:
- Name: The name of the search engine (e.g., "Grok").
- Shortcut: A shortcut key (e.g., "g").
- URL: Use the format below, replacing
%swith the search query placeholder.
- Set your chosen search engine as the default.
- Add a new search engine:
| Search Engine | Name | Shortcut | URL Format | Search Capability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grok | Grok | g | http://grok.com/?q=%s |
Yes |
| Perplexity | Perplexity | p | https://perplexity.ai/search?q=%s |
Yes |
| ChatGPT | ChatGPT | @chatgpt | https://chat.openai.com/?q=%s&hints=reason,search |
Yes |
| Claude | Claude | c | https://claude.ai/new?q=%s |
No |
Optional for ChatGPT: To avoid cluttering your chat history, you can use this alternative URL which includes the temporary chat parameter:
https://chat.openai.com/?q=%s&hints=reason,search&temporary-chat=true
Footnotes
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Learn more about customizing Safari's search engine functionality on GitHub: Custom Search Extension. ↩