Solution

qwen-code Search Replacement Stack

An r/Qwen_AI post: qwen-code's built-in web_search tool was removed in PR #3502 (May 2026) in favor of MCP-based search. Users want batteries-included; the answer is one MCP config

The Problem

An r/Qwen_AI post: qwen-code's built-in web_search tool was removed in PR #3502 (May 2026) in favor of MCP-based search. Users want batteries-included; the answer is one MCP config away.

The Scavio Solution

Add Scavio MCP to qwen-code's mcp.json. One config line restores web search and adds Reddit + YouTube + Amazon + Walmart. Same MCP works in Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, opencode — neutral across the agent runtimes.

Before

qwen-code post-PR-3502 has no web search. Users hit the wall of 'how do I get search back'.

After

Scavio MCP attached via one config line. Web search restored plus four other platforms under the same key. Agent runtime stays vendor-neutral.

Who It Is For

qwen-code users, opencode users, any CLI agent that lost a built-in web tool, MCP-curious devs.

Key Benefits

  • One config line
  • Multi-platform under one MCP
  • Works across qwen-code, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf
  • Typed JSON output
  • User chooses the search vendor

Python Example

Python
# qwen-code config edit:
# {
#   "mcpServers": {
#     "scavio": {
#       "url": "https://mcp.scavio.dev/mcp",
#       "headers": { "x-api-key": "YOUR_SCAVIO_KEY" }
#     }
#   }
# }

JavaScript Example

JavaScript
// JSON config; no application code.

Platforms Used

Google

Web search with knowledge graph, PAA, and AI overviews

Frequently Asked Questions

An r/Qwen_AI post: qwen-code's built-in web_search tool was removed in PR #3502 (May 2026) in favor of MCP-based search. Users want batteries-included; the answer is one MCP config away.

Add Scavio MCP to qwen-code's mcp.json. One config line restores web search and adds Reddit + YouTube + Amazon + Walmart. Same MCP works in Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, opencode — neutral across the agent runtimes.

qwen-code users, opencode users, any CLI agent that lost a built-in web tool, MCP-curious devs.

Yes. Scavio's free tier includes 500 credits per month with no credit card required. That is enough to validate this solution in your workflow.

qwen-code Search Replacement Stack

Add Scavio MCP to qwen-code's mcp.json. One config line restores web search and adds Reddit + YouTube + Amazon + Walmart. Same MCP works in Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf,