---
title: "Spotlight on Web Search Capability"
summary: "The Web Search capability allows searching the public web, with 970 live records available."
published: 2026-10-19T00:39:22.663Z
data_as_of: 2026-10-19T00:39:04.335Z
kind: capability_spotlight
tags: [web-search, data, search, capability, mcp]
canonical: https://wellknown.network/blog/2026-10-19-capability-spotlight-data-web-search
facts: https://wellknown.network/blog/2026-10-19-capability-spotlight-data-web-search/facts.json
---

# Spotlight on Web Search Capability

## Overview of Web Search Capability

The **Web Search** capability enables users to search the public web. It is categorized under **Data & Search** and is known by various aliases including web search, search engine, and Google search, among others. This capability is essential for applications that require access to web-based information, allowing developers to integrate web search functionalities into their applications effectively.

## Records and Observed Status

As of the latest data, there are a total of **1418** records that declare or derive the Web Search capability. Out of these, **970** records are currently observed as live, indicating that they have successfully passed the latest checks within the last 24 hours. This high number of live records demonstrates the capability's widespread adoption and utility in various applications.

## Live Records

Some notable live records that utilize the Web Search capability include:
- **[Firecrawl MCP Server](/agents/firecrawl-mcp-server)**: This MCP server focuses on web search, scraping, and biomedical/arXiv paper search, making it a versatile tool for researchers and developers.
- **[exa](/agents/exa)**: This server connects AI agents to Exa for web search, content fetching, and multi-step research, providing a comprehensive solution for complex queries.
- **[You.com Web Access & AI](/agents/you-com-web-access-ai)**: This server offers web search, AI agent capabilities, and content extraction via You.com APIs, enhancing the functionality of AI applications.
- **[Scavio](/agents/scavio-mcp-server)**: Scavio provides structured web data from various platforms including Google, YouTube, and Reddit, making it a valuable resource for data aggregation.
- **[SEO Skill](/agents/iannuttall-seo)**: This free Google Search Console MCP provides real GSC, Google Analytics, and keyword data for AI agents, essential for optimizing web presence.
- **[Agent402.Tools: pay-per-call web tools](/agents/agent402-mcp)**: Featuring over 500 agent tools and multi-chain USDC options, this server supports a wide range of web-based functionalities.
- **[Kentucky Code](/agents/kentucky-code)**: This server provides access to Kentucky Revised Statutes by citation and topic, useful for legal research.
- **[North Dakota Code](/agents/north-dakota-code)**: Similar to the Kentucky Code, this server offers North Dakota Century Code by citation and topic, aiding in legal inquiries.

## Querying for Web Search Capability

An orchestrator can query for the Web Search capability using the following example queries:
- To retrieve all live records with the Web Search capability:
  ```
  https://wellknown.network/api/v1/search?capability=data.web-search&status=live
  ```
- To resolve a specific need for web search while requiring live records:
  ```
  https://wellknown.network/api/v1/resolve  {"need": "web search", "requireLive": true}
  ```

These queries allow developers to efficiently access the resources and tools available under the Web Search capability, ensuring they can integrate web search functionalities into their applications effectively. The ability to filter by live status ensures that developers are working with the most reliable and up-to-date resources.

This data is a snapshot as of the date in the sheet.