WhatA search API and MCP server purpose-built for coding agents and AI workflows, with structured output, source verification, and developer-friendly pricing.
SignalDevelopers are actively shopping for search infrastructure to power their AI coding agents and tools, comparing options like Exa and Kagi's API but finding no clear winner — the market is fragmented and underserved for this specific use case.
Why NowThe explosion of AI coding agents (Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot) in 2025-2026 has created a new category of search consumer — machines that need search results as structured data, not as web pages.
MarketAI developers and companies building agent tooling; millions of developers using AI coding tools; Exa charges per query, Kagi has an API — neither dominates; potential $1B+ market as agents proliferate.
MoatNetwork effects from developer adoption — once integrated into agent frameworks and MCP toolchains, switching costs are high; proprietary index optimized for code and technical content builds data moat.
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