Research Signal API MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Research Signal API in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add research-signal-api -- npx -y mcp-server-research-signals

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "research-signal-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-research-signals"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Research Signal API MCP server do?

Scored trend intelligence from HN, Reddit, ArXiv, and GitHub.

Is the Research Signal API 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 Research Signal API run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Research Signal API to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add research-signal-api -- npx -y mcp-server-research-signals

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