search_keywords looks through KeywordAnalysis rows we already stored. It is a catalog search, not a keyword research product. It will not invent new Google queries or spend DataForSEO budget.
Use it to turn a messy user phrase into keywords we can actually open a SERP for.
Arguments
| Name | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|
query | string, 1–200 characters | Yes |
limit | integer, optional, capped | No |
Example
{
"query": "ai presentation",
"limit": 10
}Try a few related strings if the first one is thin: best {product}, {product} vs, {category} software.
What to call next
Pass matching keywords to get_keyword_serp. Skip anything that never shows up here unless you already know we track it.