How to install Tavily MCP Server in Codex
To install Tavily MCP Server in Codex, run "codex mcp add tavily-mcp-server --env TAVILY_API_KEY=YOUR_TAVILY_API_KEY -- npx -y @toolsdk.ai/tavily-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.
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Run the install command
In a terminal, run:
codex mcp add tavily-mcp-server --env TAVILY_API_KEY=YOUR_TAVILY_API_KEY -- npx -y @toolsdk.ai/tavily-mcp - 2
Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.
MCP servers run with your permissions. If Tavily MCP Server needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does Tavily MCP Server work in Codex?
Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and Tavily MCP Server installs with the steps above.
Tavily MCP Server does not show up in Codex. What now?
Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is Tavily MCP Server safe?
It scores 18 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
