When using AI agents like Claude Code or Cursor, built-in WebFetch / WebSearch often gets blocked by Cloudflare, geo-restrictions, or rate limits. Connecting a search MCP server is the most direct fix. This post compares the options actually available in 2026.
Different AI engines process web pages in vastly different ways. Some only read the body; others rely on pre-built indexes. JSON-LD and schema markup are not universally effective — body content quality and structure are the only cross-platform foundations that hold.
OpenClaw's browser uses managed profiles for isolation, supports remote CDP (Browserless/Browserbase), and Deep Research combines search and browsing for multi-step research.