Tempo launches Mercator: a search engine of paid tools that lets small models punch above their weight
jeff_weinstein · x · 2026-09-24
Tempo introduced Mercator, a search engine over the world's paid tools designed to give agents a new effort level. By routing tasks to paid tools, it lets small models punch above their weight while staying cheaper than larger models. $5 in Mercator credits are available with an X/GitHub account.
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