Tavily MCP Server allows you to use the Tavily API in your MCP clients.
Compatible with both Cursor and Claude Desktop!
Tavily MCP is also compatible with any MCP client.
Check out our tutorial on combining Tavily MCP with Neo4j MCP server!
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI systems to interact seamlessly with various data sources and tools, facilitating secure, two-way connections.
Developed by Anthropic, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables AI assistants like Claude to seamlessly integrate with Tavily’s advanced search and data extraction capabilities. This integration provides AI models with real-time access to web information, complete with sophisticated filtering options and domain-specific search features.
Required Tools
Git Installation (Optional)
Only needed if using Git installation method:
brew install git
sudo apt install git
sudo yum install git
Although you can launch a server on its own, it’s not particularly helpful in isolation. Instead, you should integrate it into an MCP client.
Note: Requires Cursor version 0.45.6 or higher
To set up the Tavily MCP server in Cursor:
tvly-YOUR_API_KEY
with your Tavily API key from app.tavily.com/homeTavily Search Examples
Tavily Extract Examples
Extract Article Content: Extract the main content from this article: https://example.com/article
Combined Usage
Server Not Found
If you encounter server connection issues, run these commands to verify your environment:
Make sure to also check your configuration syntax for any errors.
NPX Issues
If experiencing problems with npx, locate your executable:
Once you have the path, update your configuration to use the full path to the npx executable.
API Key Issues
When troubleshooting API key problems, verify that your key is:
tvly-
prefixYou can test your API key validity by making a simple test request through the Tavily Playground