Claude Code Web Search Workflow

Overview

Setup workflow that registers Scavio as an MCP server inside Claude Code (and ZaiGLM-flavored Claude variants), giving the coding agent a web_search tool that returns structured SERP, YouTube transcripts, and Reddit threads. Replaces the weak built-in web search.

Trigger

One-time setup; agent uses it on every relevant prompt

Schedule

On-demand, during agent sessions

Workflow Steps

Install Scavio MCP server

Add Scavio to ~/.claude.json or the project .mcp.json with your API key.

Restart Claude Code

Claude Code re-reads MCP config; web_search tool becomes available.

Verify tool registration

Run /mcp in Claude Code and confirm Scavio's web_search appears.

Use in prompts

Claude Code autonomously calls web_search when facts are ambiguous.

Monitor usage

Check Scavio dashboard for per-tool-call credit consumption.

Python Implementation

Python

# Not applicable — Claude Code MCP is config-based. See jsCode for config snippet.

JavaScript Implementation

JavaScript

// ~/.claude.json or <project>/.mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scavio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.scavio.dev/mcp?api_key=$SCAVIO_API_KEY"]
    }
  }
}

// After restart, Claude Code sees a web_search tool.
// Prompt: "What's the current LangChain 0.3 tools API? verify online."
// Claude Code calls web_search({query: "langchain 0.3 tools api"}) automatically.

Platforms Used

Google

Web search with knowledge graph, PAA, and AI overviews

Community, posts & threaded comments from any subreddit

YouTube

Video search with transcripts and metadata

Frequently Asked Questions

This workflow uses a one-time setup; agent uses it on every relevant prompt. On-demand, during agent sessions.

This workflow uses the following Scavio platforms: google, reddit, youtube. Each platform is called via the same unified API endpoint.

Yes. Scavio's free tier includes 500 credits per month with no credit card required. That is enough to test and validate this workflow before scaling it.

Claude Code Web Search via Scavio MCP