SWIRL

SWIRL is an enterprise search platform that delivers cited AI answers across existing business systems without copying data or mirroring permissions.

SWIRL is an enterprise AI search system built for regulated firms. It queries existing corporate software live as the signed-in user, ensuring no source content is copied and no permissions are mirrored. Users receive a single cited answer alongside ranked results across connected platforms. Organizations can access SWIRL directly, connect MCP clients to feed AI agents, or embed its capabilities into their own software products. Supported connectors and integrations include M365, SharePoint, Box, GitHub, Confluence, Backstage, and identity providers like Okta, Entra, and Ping.

SWIRL at a glance

Best for: Founder, Software engineer
Runs on: API, self-hosted
Pricing: Annual platform licenses across three editions (Departmental, Business, Enterprise) plus OEM embedding from $60K/year plus revenue share. Paid pilots available.
Released: April 2022
Category: AI search engine
Website: swirlaiconnect.com

Key features

Live federated search as the signed-in user
Zero-copy architecture without content duplication
Cited AI answer generation
Built-in MCP server for AI agent integration
REST API for product embedding and custom workflows
SSO support for Okta, Entra, and Ping
Over 150 connectors including M365, SharePoint, and Box
On-premises, air-gapped, and FedRAMP deployment options

Use it for

Replacing aging federated search inside law firms and regulated enterprises
Unifying multi-silo internal search across developer portals like Backstage
Supplying cited enterprise context to MCP-compatible AI agents
Embedding white-label search and answers inside vendor software products

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