diff --git a/pkg/tools/web.go b/pkg/tools/web.go
index 44df28215..a92afe518 100644
--- a/pkg/tools/web.go
+++ b/pkg/tools/web.go
@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@ func (t *WebSearchTool) Name() string {
 }
 
 func (t *WebSearchTool) Description() string {
-	return "Search the web for current information. Returns titles, URLs, and snippets from search results."
+	return fmt.Sprintf("Search the web for current information. Returns titles, URLs, and snippets from search results. Today's date is %s. When constructing queries about recent events, use this date as reference.", time.Now().Format("2006-01-02"))
 }
 
 func (t *WebSearchTool) Parameters() map[string]any {