Metaphor Systems
FreemiumReal‑time web search API for AI agents
Tool Information
What is Metaphor Systems?
Metaphor Systems (Exa) provides a single REST API that delivers real‑time web data, token‑efficient highlights, low‑latency results, and structured outputs with grounded citations for AI agents and autonomous systems.
Core Features
Token‑efficient contents with highlights
Up to 25 T tokens per week are returned as concise excerpts powered by highlights, reducing token usage for downstream models.
Low‑latency results
Instant results are returned in under 180 ms, faster than competing search providers.
Structured outputs & grounded citations
Search responses can include structured data (e.g., company enrichments) and citations for deep research.
Broad vertical coverage
Optimized for company search, people search, code search, and general web queries.
Enterprise‑grade security and controls
Provides security features suitable for world‑class teams and enterprise deployments.
Use Cases
- #1
Coding assistants
Power coding agents with up‑to‑date documentation and code snippets while minimizing token consumption.
- #2
Autonomous AI agents
Supply autonomous agents with real‑time web data and structured company information for decision‑making.
- #3
Business intelligence
Retrieve enriched, structured company profiles (70 M+ companies) for analytics and reporting.
Pricing Plans
Free trial available; paid plans for higher usage tiers.
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Metaphor Systems Contact & Social Media
- CompanyExa Labs Inc.
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