mcp-tavily
MCP server for Tavily API search & extraction. mcp-tavily is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by kshern. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including search, searchContext, searchQNA and extract, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Search, Tool/Server and API/Tavily.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Tavily API, providing advanced search and content extraction capabilities through standardized MCP tool calls.
How to use this MCP
Configure the server in your MCP setup by adding it tomcpServers with your Tavily API key. The server provides multiple search tools (search, searchContext, searchQNA) and content extraction capabilities through the extract tool.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to perform sophisticated web searches, context-aware queries, Q&A-focused research, and content extraction from URLs with rich configuration options for filtering, depth control, and content inclusion.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-tavily MCP server?
mcp-tavily is a Model Context Protocol server from kshern. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-tavily to my AI client?
Add mcp-tavily to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-tavily provide?
mcp-tavily provides 4 tools: search, searchContext, searchQNA and extract.
Is mcp-tavily free to use?
mcp-tavily is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
Vernclaw Plugins for OpenClaw
Ready-to-use connectors for SEO data, social reading & content generation. Pay-as-you-go credits with audit logs.