Install Argus Retrieval in Claude Code
claude mcp add argus-retrieval -- uvx argus-search{
"mcpServers": {
"argus-retrieval": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"argus-search"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the Argus Retrieval MCP server do?
Multi-provider search broker with automatic fallback, RRF ranking, content extraction and budget enforcement.
Is the Argus Retrieval MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does Argus Retrieval run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Argus Retrieval to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add argus-retrieval -- uvx argus-search
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