# Migrate from DDG-specific search to the new generic WebSearchTools

> We replaced the DuckDuckGo-specific web search tool with a generic WebSearchTools interface. This standardization broadens provider choice and future-proofs search integrations.

- Published: 2026-01-19
- Author: Agno Team
- Category: Changelog
- Canonical: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/migrate-from-ddg-specific-search-to-the-new-generic-websearchtools
- Markdown: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/migrate-from-ddg-specific-search-to-the-new-generic-websearchtools.md

We replaced the DuckDuckGo-specific web search tool with a generic WebSearchTools interface. This standardization broadens provider choice and future-proofs search integrations.

Details:

- Update any DDG-specific references to the new WebSearchTools
- Switch providers without redesigning your agents in the future

Who this is for: Teams embedding web search into agents who want provider flexibility and a stable interface.