web-search ai-gateway exa agent-tools ai-sdk

Exa web search free on AI Gateway through August

AI Gateway now routes web search calls to Exa's Search API without a separate key; eve agents use it by default.

Summary

Eliminates friction for agents that need real-time information—no credential management, no additional API setup. Built into both AI SDK and eve out of the box.

Why it matters

Eliminates friction for agents that need real-time information—no credential management, no additional API setup. Built into both AI SDK and eve out of the box.

Implementation verdict

Replaces manual Exa API integration. Requires passing `gateway.tools.exaSearch()` to the `tools` parameter in `generateText()`. Free through August 31—worth integrating now while testing, but plan for cost after expiry.

Sources

1.Exa web search is now free on AI Gateway through August 31
2.When the model calls it, AI Gateway routes the request to Exa's Search API, returning web results and extracted page content
3.The built-in `web_search` tool in eve now uses Exa by default when the model is served through AI Gateway
4.pass `gateway.tools.exaSearch()` to the `tools` parameter of a `generateText` call

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