diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8a325fdee..d70019483 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1240,7 +1240,6 @@ Use `--tools <list>` to restrict available built-in tools.
 | `todo_write`     | Phased task tracking with progress management                  |
 | `fetch`          | Fetch and extract URL content                                  |
 | `web_search`     | Multi-provider web search                                      |
-| `deep_search`    | AI-powered deep research with synthesized results (Exa)        |
 | `write`          | Create/overwrite files                                         |
 | `generate_image` | Generate or edit images using Gemini image models              |
 
diff --git a/packages/coding-agent/src/sdk.ts b/packages/coding-agent/src/sdk.ts
index 654802369..4c35a1a5d 100644
--- a/packages/coding-agent/src/sdk.ts
+++ b/packages/coding-agent/src/sdk.ts
@@ -1009,7 +1009,9 @@ export async function createAgentSession(options: CreateAgentSessionOptions = {}
 	}
 
 	// Add web search tools
-	customTools.push(...getSearchTools());
+	if (options.toolNames?.includes("web_search")) {
+		customTools.push(...getSearchTools());
+	}
 
 	// Discover and load custom tools from .omp/tools/, .claude/tools/, etc.
 	const builtInToolNames = builtinTools.map(t => t.name);