Linkup Deep Search API

Iterative AI search that keeps querying when initial results are insufficient, returning more comprehensive answers than Standard mode.

LinkupResearch & Search100K contextProprietary Endpoint

About Linkup Deep Search

Iterative AI search that keeps querying when initial results are insufficient, returning more comprehensive answers than Standard mode.

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Linkup Deep Search specs

Model ID
linkup-deep-search
Provider
Linkup
Category
Research & Search
Context window
100K tokens
Input
text
Output
text
Endpoints
POST /v1/search
POST /v1/chat/completions
POST /v1/responses
POST /v1/messages

Linkup Deep Search API pricing

Live pay-as-you-go rates from the EmpirioLabs catalog. You are billed only for what you use, with no monthly minimum.

Type
Spec
Rate
Per Message
fixed
$0.13
Compare on the full pricing page

How to call the Linkup Deep Search API

Linkup Deep Search serves the OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions API. Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1 with your EmpirioLabs API key and use the model id linkup-deep-search. Get an API key from the EmpirioLabs dashboard.

cURL
curl https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EMPIRIOLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "linkup-deep-search",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."}
    ]
  }'
Python (OpenAI SDK)
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_EMPIRIOLABS_API_KEY",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="linkup-deep-search",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
Full Linkup Deep Search API reference

Linkup Deep Search API parameters

Request parameters supported by the Linkup Deep Search API on EmpirioLabs. Defaults apply when a field is omitted.

ParameterTypeDefaultRange / valuesDescription
querystring--The natural-language query to search/research/answer.
output_typeenumsourcedAnswersourcedAnswer, searchResultssearchResults | sourcedAnswer. sourcedAnswer returns a synthesized answer with citations; searchResults returns raw hits.
domain_filter_modeenumNoneNone, Include, Excludeinclude | exclude. Whether the domain filter lists allowed or blocked domains.
include_domainsstring--Comma-separated domains or URLs to include
exclude_domainsstring--Comma-separated domains or URLs to exclude
prioritize_domainsstring--Comma-separated domains to prefer via query guidance
from_datestring--Only include sources published on or after this date. Format: YYYY-MM-DD.
to_datestring--Only include sources published on or before this date. Format: YYYY-MM-DD.
include_imagesbooleanfalse-Include relevant image URLs in the results.
image_countnumber61 to 45Maximum number of images returned.
enable_inline_citationsbooleantrue-Embed [N] citations inline in the synthesized answer.
include_sourcesbooleantrue-Return the list of source URLs alongside the answer.
max_resultsnumber-1 to 100Maximum number of results returned.

Good to know

Iterative search — retries when initial results are insufficient.

Linkup Deep Search API: common questions

How much does the Linkup Deep Search API cost?

On EmpirioLabs, Linkup Deep Search is billed pay as you go: Per Message $0.13 fixed. The live rate card on this page always matches what the API charges.

What is the context window of Linkup Deep Search?

Linkup Deep Search supports a 100K-token context window.

Is the Linkup Deep Search API OpenAI-compatible?

Yes. Linkup Deep Search serves the OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions API, so existing OpenAI SDKs work by pointing base_url at https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1 and setting the model id to linkup-deep-search.

Can I try Linkup Deep Search in the browser before integrating?

Yes. The EmpirioLabs playground runs Linkup Deep Search in the browser with the same parameters the API exposes, so you can test prompts before writing code.

How do I get a Linkup Deep Search API key?

Create an EmpirioLabs account, then generate a key under API Keys in the dashboard. Billing is pay-as-you-go credits, so you only pay for the requests you make.

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