insane-search
Auto-bypass for blocked websites in Claude Code — Phase 0→3 adaptive scheduler, no API keys
Insane-search is a Claude Code plugin that automatically bypasses blocked websites when the default fetcher encounters 403 errors, WAFs, or CAPTCHAs. It employs a four-phase adaptive escalation pipeline—from public API readers and syndication gateways through TLS impersonation to headless browser automation—selecting the lightest successful route to retrieve publicly accessible content. The plugin works transparently during normal Claude Code conversations, requiring no API keys, manual configuration, or special commands. It supports major platforms including X, Reddit, YouTube, Hacker News, LinkedIn, Medium, and any site with public pages or feeds, while explicitly stopping at paywalls and login walls.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Researching public discussions on Reddit, X, or Hacker News when anti-bot protections block standard HTTP requests
- 02Extracting YouTube video captions and metadata for summarization without requiring YouTube Data API credentials
- 03Monitoring product pages on e-commerce sites (Coupang, others) that employ WAF protection against automated access
- 04Gathering competitive intelligence from Medium, Substack, or LinkedIn public posts blocked by CAPTCHA challenges
- 05Analyzing arXiv papers, GitHub repositories, and Stack Overflow threads when TLS fingerprinting blocks default fetchers
- 06Building automated research workflows that need resilient access to public web content across multiple platforms
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insane-search — FAQ
What is insane-search and what does it do?+
Insane-search is a Claude Code plugin that automatically bypasses website blocks (403 errors, WAFs, CAPTCHAs) when Claude's default fetcher fails. It uses a four-phase escalation strategy—public APIs, syndication, TLS impersonation, and headless browsing—to retrieve publicly accessible content without requiring API keys or manual configuration.
How do I install the insane-search plugin in Claude Code?+
Run '/plugin marketplace add https://github.com/fivetaku/gptaku_plugins.git' followed by '/plugin install insane-search@gptaku-plugins' and '/reload-plugins' in Claude Code. The plugin auto-installs its dependencies on first use, so no additional setup is needed.
Which AI clients and platforms work with insane-search?+
Insane-search is built exclusively for Claude Code (Anthropic's IDE-integrated assistant). It supports fetching content from X, Reddit, YouTube, Hacker News, Naver, Coupang, LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, arXiv, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Bluesky, Mastodon, and any site with public pages or RSS feeds.
Does insane-search require API keys or credentials?+
No API keys or signup are required—the plugin works entirely with public endpoints and standard web protocols. If you already have xAI credentials configured, X keyword searches can optionally use them for augmentation, but free routes remain available and can be forced with INSANE_SEARCH_XAI=off.
Is insane-search free to use?+
Yes, insane-search is released under the MIT license and is free to use. It requires no paid subscriptions, API credits, or proxy services.
Can insane-search bypass paywalls and login walls?+
No—insane-search explicitly stops at paywalls and login-protected content, reporting 'authentication required' instead of attempting to defeat them. It only retrieves publicly accessible content via documented public APIs, feeds, archives, and standard browser techniques.
How do I install insane-search?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. insane-search is a plugin — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is insane-search free?+
insane-search is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.