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MCP Tavily
Verified · npm:@mcptoolsMCP server by kshern · updated · ★ 12 · 28 downloads a week
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Tavily API, providing advanced search and content extraction capabilities MCP Tavily is published by npm:@mcptools from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 133 days ago
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Install MCP Tavily
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-tavily -- npx -y @mcptools/mcp-tavilyRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-tavily": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcptools/mcp-tavily"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-tavily": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcptools/mcp-tavily"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-tavily": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcptools/mcp-tavily"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-tavily -- npx -y @mcptools/mcp-tavily{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-tavily": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcptools/mcp-tavily"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-tavily npx -y @mcptools/mcp-tavilyGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the mcp-tavily block.
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MCP Tavily: common questions
How do I install MCP Tavily?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-tavily -- npx -y @mcptools/mcp-tavily. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Tavily the official server?
MCP Tavily is published by npm:@mcptools from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Tavily free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Tavily safe to use?
It scores 54 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Tavily?
Similar MCP servers: exa, brave, Agent Skills Search Server, JobSpy.
Does MCP Tavily work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.