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MCP Tavily Search

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MCP server to give client the ability to search on the internet

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Overview

MCP Tavily Search is a server designed to enable clients to perform internet searches efficiently.

To use MCP Tavily Search, you need to add specific configuration settings to your MCP config file and provide the necessary API key in the .env file.

  • Enables internet searching capabilities for clients. - Simple configuration process. - Integration with existing MCP setups.
  1. Enhancing applications with search functionalities.
  2. Allowing users to find information quickly through a client interface.
  3. Integrating search capabilities into larger MCP systems.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Tavily Search in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tavily-search-algonacci": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tavily-search-algonacci"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tavily-search-algonacci": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tavily-search-algonacci"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tavily-search-algonacci": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tavily-search-algonacci"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-tavily-search-algonacci": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tavily-search-algonacci"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tavily-search-algonacci": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tavily-search-algonacci"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tavily-search-algonacci": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tavily-search-algonacci"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to set up MCP Tavily Search?

You need to configure your MCP config file and provide a valid TAVILY_API_KEY in your .env file.

Is MCP Tavily Search free to use?

The project is open-source and can be used freely under its license.

Can MCP Tavily Search be integrated with other applications?

Yes, it is designed to work with existing MCP setups and can be integrated easily.

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