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web_search

$0.00 per search

Give your AI real-time internet access. Search the web from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Get current information without leaving your workflow.

CAPABILITIES

Real-time Internet Search for AI

web_search is a free local MCP tool included with 50c that gives any AI client real-time internet access. Install 50c and your AI can search the web for current information—news, documentation, prices, anything.

Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.

Page titles and URLs

Snippets and descriptions

Up to 10 results per query

Average response time ~1.5 seconds

Completely free with no rate limits

How to Install

1

Install 50c

Run npx 50c install

2

Add API Key

Get free key from sales.50c.ai

3

Search the Web

Ask your AI to search anything

Combine with page_fetch

Use web_search to find relevant URLs, then use page_fetch to retrieve the full content. Together, they give your AI complete web access.

EXAMPLE

Search for Latest React Features

web_search

// Query

"latest React 19 features"

// Results

React 19 Release Notes

react.dev

New features include Actions, use() hook, Server Components...

What's New in React 19

blog.react.dev

Major improvements to forms, async handling...

React 19 Migration Guide

react.dev

Step-by-step upgrade path from React 18...

Response time: ~1.5 seconds • Cost: FREE

USE CASES

What Developers Use web_search For

Documentation Lookup

Find latest API docs, changelogs, and migration guides without leaving your IDE.

Error Message Research

Search for error messages and find Stack Overflow answers, GitHub issues.

Package Discovery

Find npm packages, compare alternatives, check popularity and maintenance.

News & Updates

Get latest tech news, product announcements, security advisories.

Competitive Research

Research competitors, pricing, features, reviews.

Fact Checking

Verify AI responses with current web sources.

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