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We've launched search result content blocks in beta, enabling natural citations for RAG applications
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Written by AI from the official notes. Check them for exact details.Claude now supports search result content blocks in beta for better source citations.
- Search result content blocks launched in beta.
- Automatic source citations in Claude's responses.
- Improves citation quality to match web search.
- Eliminates need for document workarounds.
Why it matters: Developers and users of RAG applications should care for improved citation accuracy and ease of use.
Full release notes
- We've launched search result content blocks in beta, enabling natural citations for RAG applications. Tools can now return search results with proper source attribution, and Claude will automatically cite these sources in its responses - matching the citation quality of web search. This eliminates the need for document workarounds in custom knowledge base applications. Learn more in Search results. To enable this feature, use the beta header
search-results-2025-06-09.