diff --git a/librechat.yaml b/librechat.yaml
index 3c18ef1..902e246 100644
--- a/librechat.yaml
+++ b/librechat.yaml
@@ -84,6 +84,9 @@ modelSpecs:
 
 interface:
   customWelcome: "Welcome to your co-op AI."
+  # Tools pinned to the composer bar by default (members can unpin)
+  defaultPinnedTools:
+    - web_search
   # Feature permissions (seeded for the USER role at startup;
   # ongoing edits belong in the LibreChat Admin Panel)
   webSearch: true