Use Cases

What Developers Build with Searlo

From AI agent grounding to SEO rank tracking — see how teams use Searlo's SERP API to power real products with real-time Google data.

AI Agent Grounding

Give your AI agents real-time web access. Searlo's MCP protocol and TOON format let agents search Google, parse results, and ground responses in fresh data — eliminating hallucinations.

  • Native MCP protocol for Claude, Cursor, Copilot
  • TOON format: 60% fewer tokens for LLM input
  • Real-time Google results with AI Overviews
  • Sub-300ms latency for agent workflows
Used by:

CrewAI agents, AutoGen pipelines, LangChain tools, Claude MCP

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RAG Pipeline Web Search

Add real-time web grounding to your Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipeline. Searlo returns structured, token-efficient search data that plugs directly into LangChain, LlamaIndex, and custom RAG stacks.

  • Structured JSON for instant vector embedding
  • TOON format optimized for chunking
  • Source URLs + snippets for citation
  • Works with LangChain WebSearchRetriever
Used by:

LangChain RAG, LlamaIndex pipelines, custom retrieval systems

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SEO Rank Tracking

Build accurate rank tracking tools with Searlo's SERP API. Get position data for any keyword across 150+ countries with geo-targeting, device type, and AI Overview detection.

  • Exact position tracking across 150+ countries
  • Mobile vs desktop SERP differences
  • AI Overview detection and parsing
  • Featured snippet & People Also Ask data
Used by:

Rank trackers, SEO dashboards, client reporting tools

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Lead Generation & Enrichment

Find and verify business leads at scale. Search for companies by industry, location, or technology stack, then enrich your CRM data with fresh web intelligence.

  • Google Maps API for local business data
  • Company website extraction
  • Contact page discovery
  • Technology stack detection via SERP snippets
Used by:

Sales teams, lead databases, B2B outreach platforms

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Content Automation

Power content research and automation workflows. Use SERP data to identify trending topics, analyze competitor content, and auto-generate SEO briefs with fresh search intelligence.

  • People Also Ask extraction
  • Related searches and autocomplete data
  • Competitor SERP analysis
  • News search for trending topics
Used by:

Content platforms, SEO agencies, marketing automation

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Enterprise Market Research

Monitor competitors, track brand mentions, and analyze market positioning at scale. Searlo processes millions of queries with 99.99% uptime and dedicated enterprise support.

  • Bulk SERP monitoring at scale
  • Brand mention tracking
  • Competitive positioning analysis
  • Pricing intelligence from search results
Used by:

Enterprise analytics, brand monitoring, competitive intelligence

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One API, Every Use Case

The same simple REST call powers all of these use cases. Configure search type, location, device, and output format per request.

# AI Agent Grounding — get search results in TOON format
curl "https://api.searlo.tech/v1/search/web?q=latest+AI+news&toon=true" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

# Rank Tracking — check position in specific country
curl "https://api.searlo.tech/v1/search/web?q=best+crm+software&gl=us&device=mobile" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

# Lead Generation — find businesses via Google Maps
curl "https://api.searlo.tech/v1/search/maps?q=dentists+in+austin+tx" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best search API for AI agents?+

Searlo is purpose-built for AI agents with native MCP protocol support, TOON format (60% fewer tokens), and sub-300ms latency. It works with CrewAI, AutoGen, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Claude MCP out of the box. At $0.30/1K queries, it's also the most cost-effective option for agent workflows that make frequent searches.

How do I add web search to my RAG pipeline?+

With Searlo, you make a single API call to get structured Google results. The response includes titles, snippets, URLs, and optional TOON format — all ready for vector embedding or direct LLM consumption. Works with LangChain's WebSearchRetriever, LlamaIndex's web search reader, or any custom HTTP-based pipeline.

Can I use Searlo for rank tracking?+

Yes. Searlo provides exact organic positions, featured snippets, People Also Ask, AI Overviews, and local pack data for any keyword across 150+ countries. You can track mobile vs desktop rankings separately and detect when Google shows AI Overviews for your keywords.

How many queries can I make per second?+

Free tier allows 5 requests/second (1,000/day). Paid tiers scale up to 30 requests/second and 150,000/day on Enterprise. Your tier auto-upgrades as you purchase credits — Micro (7 req/s), Starter (10 req/s), Builder (14 req/s), Scale (18 req/s), Pro (24 req/s). Each request averages ~300ms response time, so you can process thousands of queries per minute.

What makes Searlo different from SerpAPI or Serper?+

Three things: (1) Price — Searlo is $0.30/1K vs SerpAPI's $5/1K and Serper's $1/1K. (2) AI-native features — MCP protocol, TOON format, and AI Overview parsing are built-in. (3) Credits never expire — buy once, use anytime. No monthly subscriptions or use-it-or-lose-it billing.

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