Tavily MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install Tavily in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add tavily -e TAVILY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y tavily-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tavily": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tavily-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Tavily MCP server do?

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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 tavily -e TAVILY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y tavily-mcp

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