LLMLayer - The Web API for AI Agents
LLMLayer provides the complete web toolkit for building AI agents. Search the web, scrape content, extract data from PDFs and videos, and generate AI-powered answers - all through one unified API.What is LLMLayer?
LLMLayer is a comprehensive web infrastructure API that gives AI agents the ability to:- Generate answers - Combine web data with 20+ LLMs for intelligent responses
- Search the web - General, news, images, videos, shopping, academic papers
- Extract content - Scrape websites as markdown, HTML, PDFs, or screenshots
- Process documents - Extract text from PDFs and YouTube transcripts
Build AI agents that can search, read, and understand the web - without managing multiple APIs or web scraping infrastructure.
Core APIs
🤖 Answer API
Combine web search with AI models for intelligent responses:🔍 Web Search API
Direct access to web search across multiple content types:🌐 Scraper API
Extract content from any website in multiple formats:📄 Document Processing APIs
Extract text from various sources:Complete Toolkit for AI Agents
Information Gathering
- Web search (6 types)
- Domain filtering
- Time-based search
- Location targeting
- Result ranking
Content Extraction
- Website scraping
- PDF processing
- Video transcripts
- Image extraction
- HTML parsing
AI Processing
- 20+ LLM models
- 4 providers
- Streaming support
- Structured output
- Custom prompts
Build Powerful AI Agents
Example: Research Agent
Example: Content Monitoring Agent
Supported Models
Access 20+ models from leading providers with zero markup:Provider | Models | Use Case |
---|---|---|
OpenAI | GPT-5, O3, GPT-4o series | Premium intelligence |
Anthropic | Claude Sonnet 4 | Creative & analytical tasks |
Groq | Llama, Qwen, Kimi, DeepSeek | Fast, cost-effective |
DeepSeek | DeepSeek Chat & Reasoner | Specialized reasoning |
Transparent Pricing
Pay only for what you use - No subscriptions, no minimums, no model markup
API | Cost | Description |
---|---|---|
Answer API | $0.004/request + model tokens | Web search + AI generation |
Web Search | $0.001/request | General, news, images, videos, scholar |
Shopping Search | $0.002/request | Product search |
Scraper | $0.001/request | Markdown, HTML, screenshot, PDF |
YouTube Transcript | $0.001/request | Multi-language transcripts |
PDF Content | $0.005/request | Text extraction from PDFs |
Why Build with LLMLayer?
🏗️ Complete Infrastructure
Everything you need for web-aware AI agents in one API:- No web scraping setup required
- No proxy management
- No rate limit handling
- Built-in error recovery
🔄 Maximum Flexibility
- Switch between 20+ models instantly
- Use your own API keys (optional)
- Choose output formats
- Control search parameters
⚡ Production Ready
- 15-second timeouts
- Automatic retries
- Comprehensive error codes
- RESTful API with SDKs
💰 Cost Efficient
- No model markup
- Use cheaper models for simple tasks
- Premium models only when needed
- Pay-as-you-go pricing
Quick Start Examples
Common Use Cases
Research Assistants
Search academic papers, extract PDFs, analyze findings
Content Aggregators
Monitor news, scrape articles, generate summaries
Market Intelligence
Track competitors, analyze products, monitor trends
Documentation Tools
Archive websites, process documents, extract knowledge
Media Analyzers
Search images/videos, extract transcripts, analyze content
Q&A Systems
Answer questions with current web information
Getting Started
1
Sign Up
Create account at app.llmlayer.aiGet $2 free credits to start
2
Install SDK
3
Choose Your API
Pick the APIs you need:
- Web Search for information gathering
- Scraper for content extraction
- Document APIs for PDFs/videos
- Answer API for AI responses
4
Build Your Agent
Combine APIs to create powerful AI agents that understand the web
FAQ
What makes LLMLayer different from other APIs?
What makes LLMLayer different from other APIs?
LLMLayer is specifically designed as web infrastructure for AI agents. Instead of juggling multiple services (search APIs, scraping tools, LLM providers), you get everything in one unified API with consistent interfaces and transparent pricing.
Can I use just the web utilities without AI models?
Can I use just the web utilities without AI models?
Absolutely! Many users use only our Web Search, Scraper, PDF, and YouTube APIs for data collection. The Answer API is optional - use it when you need AI-powered responses.
How reliable is the web scraping?
How reliable is the web scraping?
Our scraping infrastructure handles JavaScript rendering, manages proxies, and includes automatic retries. All operations have a 15-second timeout to ensure consistent performance.
Can I bring my own API keys?
Can I bring my own API keys?
Yes, for the Answer API you can provide your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, or DeepSeek API keys. You’ll only pay our $0.004 search fee.
What about rate limits?
What about rate limits?
Rate limits depend on your subscription tier. The APIs handle rate limiting gracefully with proper error codes so you can implement retry logic.