1. A method for sharing data in a messaging environment, comprising: performing a search in a first application to obtain a first search result based on a particular set of search terms, wherein the first application is being used by a first participant in an instant messaging conversation that also includes a second participant; transferring search data associated with the search over a network to a second application that is being used by a second participant in the instant messaging conversation; and without requiring the second participant to specify the particular set of search terms, providing, in the second application, a second search result based on the search data, wherein the second result reflects a search that was performed based said particular set of search terms.