API Direct MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install API Direct in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http api-direct https://apidirect.io/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api-direct": {
      "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the API Direct MCP server do?

Search social media, news, forums and Google Maps: LinkedIn, X, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube.

Is the API Direct MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does API Direct run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add API Direct to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http api-direct https://apidirect.io/mcp

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