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retriever MCP server

keiranhaax/mcp-retriever

One MCP server for web search, page extraction, and cited research.

1 GitHub stars185 npm downloads / month

Install retriever in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add retriever -- npx -y mcp-retriever
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "retriever": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-retriever"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the retriever MCP server do?

One MCP server for web search, page extraction, and cited research.

Is the retriever 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 retriever run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add retriever to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add retriever -- npx -y mcp-retriever

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