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Tavily MCP server

Seey215/tavily-mcp

MCP server for advanced web search using Tavily API.

Install Tavily in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add seey215-tavily -e TAVILY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @toolsdk.ai/tavily-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seey215-tavily": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@toolsdk.ai/tavily-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Tavily MCP server do?

MCP server for advanced web search using Tavily API.

Is the Tavily 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 Tavily run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Tavily to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add seey215-tavily -e TAVILY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @toolsdk.ai/tavily-mcp

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