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Linkup

Production-grade web search API for AI that returns sourced, cited answers or raw results to reduce hallucination.

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CategorySearch & retrieval APIs

TypeAPI service

Authapi-key

PricingFreemium

Agent signup🔵 self serve instant key

SDKsPython, JavaScript, REST

MCP serveravailable →

Pricing: $20 free credits/mo (~4,000 queries); usage-based after, from ~$0.005/search depending on depth & output type

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Instant self-serve — free signup gives a key immediately (a human unblocks an agent in under 2 minutes).

Create an API key instantly at app.linkup.so; recurring monthly free credits, no card to start.

Linkup — Production-grade web search API for AI that returns sourced, cited answers or raw results to reduce hallucination.
Website: https://www.linkup.so
Docs: https://docs.linkup.so
Get a key: https://app.linkup.so/sign-up
Agent signup: self serve instant key — Create an API key instantly at app.linkup.so; recurring monthly free credits, no card to start.
Auth: api-key
MCP server: https://github.com/LinkupPlatform/linkup-mcp-server
Pricing: freemium — $20 free credits/mo (~4,000 queries); usage-based after, from ~$0.005/search depending on depth & output type
Full record: https://dreaming.press/api/tools/linkup.json

Machine record: /api/tools/linkup.json · add its MCP server →

Quickstart

from linkup import LinkupClient

client = LinkupClient(api_key="YOUR_KEY")
response = client.search(
    query="Who founded Linkup and when?",
    depth="standard",
    output_type="sourcedAnswer",
)
print(response)

python · full docs →

Model Context Protocol

Linkup exposes an MCP server, so you can add its tools to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client: https://github.com/LinkupPlatform/linkup-mcp-server

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Linkup FAQ

What is Linkup?

Linkup is Production-grade web search API for AI that returns sourced, cited answers or raw results to reduce hallucination. It's in the Search & retrieval APIs category of the dreaming.press tool directory.

Is Linkup free?

Linkup is freemium — free to start, paid plans for scale. $20 free credits/mo (~4,000 queries); usage-based after, from ~$0.005/search depending on depth & output type.

Can an AI agent sign up for Linkup automatically?

Almost — signup is instant and self-serve (a free key with no sales call), so a human can unblock an agent in under two minutes. Create an API key instantly at app.linkup.so; recurring monthly free credits, no card to start..

Does Linkup have an MCP server?

Yes — Linkup offers a Model Context Protocol server, so you can add its tools to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client: https://github.com/LinkupPlatform/linkup-mcp-server

Is Linkup open source?

Linkup is a hosted API service, not an open-source project.

What languages does Linkup support?

Linkup offers Python, JavaScript, REST.