# Search Data API: 6 Tools to Connect Search Intent to SYSTEM and Agents

The ListeningMind Data API is a REST API that returns search volume, search paths, related searches, keyword clusters, AI Overviews, and trending topics for South Korea, the United States, and Japan in JSON. The same tools are also available via MCP so AI agents can call them directly.

Danny Park · Topic hub · 2026-10-22 01:34 KST · https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/wiki/api

## Choosing Between API, MCP, and Skills

| Situation | Recommended Method |
|---|---|
| Regularly feed data into an internal SYSTEM, data warehouse, or BI | REST API |
| Call data on demand from conversational AI or agents | [MCP](https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/wiki/mcp) |
| Repeat the same analysis in the same order and format | [Skill](https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/wiki/skill) + MCP |

## 6 Tools and Pricing

| Tool | Output | Price |
|---|---|---|
| keyword_info | Search volume, 48-month trends, ad metrics, and gender and age for South Korea | 13 Rima per 100 keywords |
| intent_finder | Related keyword list | 1 Rima per call + 26 Rima per 1,000 results |
| path_finder | Search sequence before and after a keyword | 1 Rima per call + 520 Rima per 1,000 keywords in path |
| cluster_finder | Clusters of words searched together | 2 Rima per call + 650 Rima per 1,000 keywords in cluster |
| ai_overview | Google AI Overview text and cited sources | 2 Rima per keyword |
| trend_finder | Trending issues and summaries | 1 Rima per call + 26 Rima per 1,000 issues |

1 Rima is 100 KRW (VAT excluded). You can estimate costs before making calls and set a spending limit per call. Full unit pricing and formulas are available on the [Pricing](https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/pricing) page.

## Available Data by Market

South Korea provides both Naver and Google search volumes along with gender and age breakdowns. The United States and Japan provide Google data. You select one market per request, and sending the same request with only the market changed lets you compare the three markets using the same method.

## Keys and Budgets

When an agent requests an API key, a human sets a monthly budget and approves it. The agent only makes calls within that budget. Results run by humans in the UI are given a URL so agents can retrieve the same results without extra costs. You can get started at [Data API](https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/).

## External APIs

If you need capabilities beyond search data, the [API Catalog](https://daas.listeningmind.ai/en/catalog/apis) provides a weekly curated list of public APIs from APIs.guru.

## FAQ

**Are failed calls billed?**

Calls that end in an error are not billed.

**Is Naver really necessary for South Korea data?**

Because a significant portion of South Korean search demand occurs on Naver, looking only at Google underestimates demand. ListeningMind provides search volumes for both search engines in South Korea separately and combined.

**What options are available for high-volume use?**

Teams with high usage volume can reduce unit costs through monthly subscriptions or custom setup contracts. Details are available on the pricing page and during consultations.


## Sources

- ListeningMind 가격 https://daas.listeningmind.ai/ko/pricing 2026-10-21
- ListeningMind 용어 사전 https://daas.listeningmind.ai/ko/glossary 2026-10-21
- ListeningMind 데이터 API 도구별 단가 https://daas.listeningmind.ai/ko/docs#rates 2026-10-21