Tavily MCP
Real-time web search and extraction tuned for AI agents.
Install
# Claude Code claude mcp add --transport http tavily https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp/?tavilyApiKey=YOUR_KEY # Claude apps / ChatGPT: add a custom connector with this URL https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp/?tavilyApiKey=YOUR_KEY # Cursor / VS Code (mcp.json) "tavily": { "url": "https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp/?tavilyApiKey=YOUR_KEY" }
Commands change between releases — if something fails, check the official README.
About Tavily MCP
Tavily's search API returns concise, cited results designed for LLMs, plus extract and crawl tools. Use the hosted endpoint with your API key.
FAQ
What is Tavily MCP?
Real-time web search and extraction tuned for AI agents.
How do I install Tavily MCP?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http tavily https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp/?tavilyApiKey=YOUR_KEY. Full steps are in the Install section on this page.
Which agents does Tavily MCP work with?
Claude Code, Claude apps, Cursor, VS Code & Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, ChatGPT.
Is Tavily MCP free?
It is free to start; the connected service has paid plans.
Alternatives to Tavily MCP?
Context7, Brave Search MCP, DeepWiki MCP, Exa MCP, Fetch MCP.