Engineering insights
Tutorials, deep dives, and practical guides for building AI agents with real-time web search.
Building a Research Agent with LangGraph + Scavio
Build a multi-step research agent using LangGraph and Scavio. Full architecture walkthrough with state management, conditional routing, and real output examples.
Web Data Tools for Indian Startups
Choosing between web scrapers and managed APIs for Indian startups -- cost, compliance, and scaling considerations.
Google Maps Lead Generation: Scraper vs API
Comparing Google Maps scrapers to structured search APIs for business data and lead generation workflows.
Setting Up Web Search for Local LLMs via MCP
How to configure MCP servers and search APIs to give local LLMs real-time web search capabilities.
Best Local LLM for Web Search Tool Calling
Which local LLMs are best at using web search tools -- benchmarking function calling accuracy and reliability.
LangChain Search Tool Comparison: Scavio vs SerpAPI vs Tavily
Verified pricing and feature comparison of LangChain-compatible search APIs. Covers data depth, LLM-controllable params, migration paths, and when to choose each tool.
Choosing a Web Search API for LLM Function Calling
What matters when choosing a web search API for LLM tool calling -- response shape, latency, and schema predictability.
Web Search and Scraping Rate Limit Workarounds
Practical workarounds for web search and scraping rate limits -- caching, batching, and choosing the right provider.
Migrating from Tavily to Scavio: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step migration from Tavily to Scavio -- API mapping, code changes, and what you gain in SERP structure and platform coverage.
Migrating from SerpAPI to Scavio
How to migrate from SerpAPI to Scavio -- reducing costs by 5-10x while gaining YouTube transcripts and Amazon product data.
Real-Time SERP Data in AI Agents (Knowledge Graphs, PAA & More)
Why structured SERP data makes AI agents smarter. Practical patterns for using knowledge graphs, People Also Ask, and related searches to build grounded, multi-step agents.
Moving from Firecrawl to Structured JSON Search Results
When to switch from URL crawling with Firecrawl to structured search results -- and how to make the migration.
Upgrading from Serper to a Multi-Platform Search API
Moving beyond Serper's Google-only coverage to a multi-platform API that includes Amazon, YouTube, and Reddit.
Search API Pricing Comparison 2026
Head-to-head pricing comparison of search APIs in 2026 -- SerpAPI, Tavily, Serper, Exa, and Scavio at different volume tiers.
Tavily vs Exa: Which Is Better for AI Web Search?
Tavily keyword SERP vs Exa neural semantic search -- strengths, weaknesses, and when to use each for AI agents.
Composing a Search Engine from APIs
How to compose a custom search engine by combining multiple search APIs into a unified retrieval pipeline.
One Bill for Tavily, Firecrawl, and 12 Other APIs
Why consolidating multiple search and scraping API bills into one unified provider saves money and engineering time.
MCP Servers That Turn Docs into Claude Code Skills
How MCP servers transform documentation URLs into Claude Code skills -- the pattern and why it matters for developer tools.
Parallel Browser MCP: Multiple Sessions for AI Agents
Running parallel browser sessions via MCP for AI agents -- architecture patterns and performance trade-offs.
Bridging Claude Desktop and Claude Code via MCP
How MCP servers can bridge Claude Desktop and Claude Code sessions for integrated AI workflows.
Building a Memory Server for Claude with MCP
Building persistent memory for Claude using MCP memory servers -- patterns, pitfalls, and practical implementation.
Where Do Claude Code Tokens Actually Go?
Auditing token usage across thousands of Claude Code sessions -- where tokens go and how to optimize consumption.
Best AI Agent Building Tools in 2026
The best AI agent building tools in 2026 -- no-code and developer options compared for different team sizes and use cases.