About AI Web Search x402
AI Web Search x402 is a web-search API and MCP server for AI agents, returning ranked results with titles, URLs, and snippets. It supports current-information research and charges per request through x402 in USDC on Base.
Key features
- 01Search the web semantically
- 02Return ranked titles, URLs, and snippets
- 03Request up to 10 results
- 04Pay per request with USDC on Base
Use cases
- 01Research current events and topics
- 02Find documentation and relevant pages
- 03Gather information for competitor research
MCP support
Exposes the web search tool to MCP clients through an MCP endpoint. It also offers HTTP access with x402 pay-per-call.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/mcpclaude mcp add --transport sse web-search-x402 https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/mcp{"mcpServers":{"web-search-x402":{"type":"sse","url":"https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"web-search-x402":{"type":"sse","url":"https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"web-search-x402":{"type":"sse","url":"https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"web-search-x402":{"serverUrl":"https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEWeb Search API
Web search API for AI agents. Structured results with title, URL, snippet. Current news, docs, research. Up to 10 results per query. Pay-per-call via x402 (USDC on Base L2) -- no API key, no signup, no rate-limit wall.
Part of the klymax402 marketplace -- 100 x402 micropayment APIs for AI agents, one wallet, USDC on Base.
Quickstart -- MCP
Add to your MCP client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, ElizaOS, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"web-search": {
"url": "https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Quickstart -- HTTP (x402)
curl -X POST "https://web-search.api.klymax402.com/api/search" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"query":"..."}'
# -> 402 Payment Required, with an x402 payment challenge in the response body
Any x402-aware client (@x402/fetch, x402-agent-tools, ATXP) handles the 402 -> sign -> retry cycle automatically.
Tools
| Tool | Method | Path | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
web_search_query | POST | /api/search | $0.008 | Search the web and return structured results |
web_search_query
Semantic web search for finding relevant pages, documents, and current information. Alternative to Exa search at 3x lower cost. Returns structured JSON results with ranked matches, titles, URLs, and text snippets.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | yes | The search query |
count | number | no | Number of results to return (default: 5, max: 10) |
Example response:
{"query":"best CRM for startups 2026","results":[{"title":"Top 10 CRMs for Startups in 2026","url":"https://blog.example.com/crm-startups","snippet":"HubSpot leads the pack for early-stage startups with its free tier..."},{"title":"CRM Comparison Guide","url":"https://review.example.com/crm","snippet":"We tested 15 CRM platforms across pricing, features..."}],"totalResults":5}
When to use: answering questions about current events, finding documentation, researching competitors, or gathering data on any topic. Essential for semantic web search when the agent needs up-to-date information beyond its training data. Drop-in replacement for Exa search.
Not for: web page content extraction (use web_scrape_to_markdown), SEO analysis (use seo_audit_page), screenshot capture (use capture_screenshot), company data (use company_enrich_from_domain).
Example agent prompts
- "Semantic web search for finding relevant pages, documents, and current information"
Payment
- Protocol: x402 -- HTTP-native pay-per-call, no signup, no API key
- Network: Base L2 (
eip155:8453) - Asset: USDC
- Facilitator: Coinbase CDP (primary), PayAI (fallback)
- Also reachable via ATXP (OAuth-wrapped x402, RFC 9728 protected-resource metadata)
Part of klymax402
100 x402 micropayment APIs for AI agents -- one wallet, USDC on Base, zero signup.
- Catalog: https://klymax402.com/llms.txt
- Full API reference: https://klymax402.com/llms-full.txt
- Live stats: https://klymax402.com/stats
License
MIT
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