tavily-mcp
npxBasicThe tavily-mcp server enables AI agents to perform advanced web searches using Tavily's API. It provides tools for querying the web, retrieving structured data, and integrating search results into applications. Connects directly to Tavily's search infrastructure. Useful for developers building web search functionality, data scraping tools, or research automation systems.
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Overview
The tavily-mcp server enables AI agents to perform advanced web searches using Tavily's API. It provides tools for querying the web, retrieving structured data, and integrating search results into applications. Connects directly to Tavily's search infrastructure. Useful for developers building web search functionality, data scraping tools, or research automation systems.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y tavily-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tavily-mcp-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y tavily-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from tavily-mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for tavily-mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from tavily-mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TAVILY-MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your tavily-mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in tavily-mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in tavily-mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in tavily-mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with tavily-mcp
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