Vercel
Browserbase Search and Fetch now runs through Vercel AI Gateway, giving tool-calling models a way to search the current web and retrieve page contents. Builders can use both tools with one AI Gateway API key instead of tying the web layer to one model provider.
The 30 September changelog says the tools work with any model that supports tool calling. They also stay in place when a developer switches models, so the search and retrieval setup does not have to change alongside the model.
Browserbase Search and Fetch splits discovery from retrieval
The integration provides two separate helpers. Search finds relevant pages using current web information. Fetch retrieves the contents of a selected page so the model can work with them.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Search | Finds relevant pages and current information on the web |
| Fetch | Retrieves the contents of a web page |
Both are available alongside Browserbase’s existing AI SDK and Vercel Marketplace integrations. AI Gateway handles access across model providers through the same API key, while the chosen model must support tool calling.
How to add the tools
Browserbase Search and Fetch requires AI SDK 7.0.116 or later. Developers update the SDK with pnpm add ai@latest, set an AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY, then pass the Browserbase helpers through the tools parameter of streamText.
- 1
Update AI SDK
install version 7.0.116 or later with `pnpm add ai@latest`
- 2
Set the API key
add `AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY` to the project environment
- 3
Add the helpers
pass Browserbase Search and Fetch in the `tools` parameter
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Run the model
use any model available through AI Gateway that supports tool calling
The model can then decide when to search for relevant pages and when to retrieve their contents. Changing the model does not require replacing or reconnecting those Browserbase tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vercel Browserbase Search and Fetch?
Browserbase Search and Fetch is a pair of AI Gateway tools for finding relevant web pages and retrieving their contents. They give models access to current web information through one AI Gateway API key.
Which Vercel plan includes Browserbase Search and Fetch?
The announcement does not specify plan availability or pricing. It confirms that the helpers are available in AI SDK 7.0.116 and later.
When is Browserbase Search and Fetch available?
The integration was announced on 30 September 2026. Developers can access it by updating to AI SDK 7.0.116 or later and configuring an AI Gateway API key.
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