YaCy peer-to-peer search MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install YaCy peer-to-peer search in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add yacy-peer-to-peer-search -e YACY_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e YACY_URL ghcr.io/pad01g/yacy-search-mcp:1.0.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yacy-peer-to-peer-search": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "YACY_URL",
        "ghcr.io/pad01g/yacy-search-mcp:1.0.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YACY_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the YaCy peer-to-peer search MCP server do?

Web search, crawling and ranking evaluation on your own YaCy peer: no API key, no central service.

Is the YaCy peer-to-peer 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 YaCy peer-to-peer 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 YaCy peer-to-peer search to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add yacy-peer-to-peer-search -e YACY_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e YACY_URL ghcr.io/pad01g/yacy-search-mcp:1.0.0

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