Onion Search MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Onion Search in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add onion-search -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/farbodghasemlu/darkweb-mcp:1.0.1

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "onion-search": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/farbodghasemlu/darkweb-mcp:1.0.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Onion Search MCP server do?

Local, read-only onion search and text retrieval over Tor with content filtering.

Is the Onion Search 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 Onion Search run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Onion Search to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add onion-search -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/farbodghasemlu/darkweb-mcp:1.0.1

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