// Search & vector stores
You.com
Now focused on web search APIs for AI applications (pivoted from consumer AI search).
Closed / commercial Maintained For agents
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You.com is now focused on web search APIs for AI applications (pivoted from consumer AI search).
Good for: Developers who want their agent (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor…) to search & vector stores.
Not for: people who need a free or self-hosted option.
01How to start
- 1Read the official README / docs for requirements and permissions.
- 2Install it as the official guide describes.
- 3Tell your agent the command exists (e.g. in AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md) so it knows when to call it.
02Alternatives & comparison
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Versions, why it is listed, for AI to read
For AI agents
- Interfaces:its own app or website
- Machine-readable record:/api/v1/software/you-com.json · llms.txt
- Added 2026-10-22