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Tavily Official MCP Server
Install NowReal-time web search, extraction, crawling and mapping tools for agentic workflows with source citations
What is Tavily?
Tavily real-time web search, extraction, crawling and mapping powerful tools for agentic workflows with source citations. The official Tavily MCP server provides AI agents with standardized access to Tavily's services, enabling powerful automation and integration capabilities that enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.
This official MCP server is maintained and verified by Tavily, ensuring reliability, security, and up-to-date functionality. Unlike community-maintained servers, this official integration provides long-term support, comprehensive documentation, and direct vendor assistance. The server is hosted on tavily.com, guaranteeing secure and reliable access to Tavily's services.
Whether you're building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, or enhancing your development tools, the Tavily MCP server provides a standardized way to connect AI agents with Tavily's extensive platform capabilities. This integration enables natural language interactions with Tavily, making it easier than ever to leverage Tavily's features through AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Add Tavily to your MCP-compatible client
https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp1
Go to Settings → Cursor Settings
2
Click "Add new global MCP Server"
3
Paste the MCP configuration into mcp.json and restart
Or manually add to your mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"tavily": {
"url": "https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp"
}
}
}Tavily MCP Server Capabilities
The official Tavily MCP server enables AI agents to:
- Real-time web search with AI-optimized results
- Extract content with source citations and attribution
- Get structured answers from web queries
- Access news, research, and current events
- Deep search with reasoning and context
- Crawl and map web content for agentic workflows
These capabilities make it easy for AI agents to work with Tavily as part of a larger automation strategy, enabling seamless integration between AI assistants and your existing tools.
Available Tools
The Tavily MCP server provides 2 tools for AI agents to interact with the platform. Use the search below to find specific tools.
| Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|
tavily-extract | Intelligent data extraction from web pages; extract main content from URLs for reading or processing |
tavily-search | Real-time web search with sophisticated filtering and domain-specific search; get ranked results with source citations |
Last updated: January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Common Use Cases
Content Extraction and Analysis
Extract content from websites and convert it to structured formats. Perfect for research, competitive analysis, and data collection.
Automated Web Monitoring
Monitor websites for changes, track competitor pricing, or collect data from multiple sources automatically.
Document Processing
Convert web pages to markdown or JSON for easier processing, documentation, or content migration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Tavily API key?
Visit https://tavily.com, create an account, and generate an API key from your dashboard. Most tools offer a free tier to get started, making it easy to begin using the Tavily MCP server.
Is this the official Tavily MCP server?
Yes, this MCP server is officially provided and maintained by Tavily. The endpoint https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp is hosted on their official domain tavily.com, ensuring reliability and security.
What permissions does Tavily MCP need?
The Tavily MCP server requires appropriate API credentials and permissions based on the operations you want to perform. Check the documentation for specific permission requirements.
Can I use Tavily MCP with multiple clients?
Yes, you can configure the same MCP server across Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, and other MCP-compatible clients simultaneously. Each client maintains its own configuration.
Is Tavily MCP server free?
The MCP server itself is free to use, but you may need a Tavily account and API access, which may have its own pricing tiers. Check https://tavily.com for current pricing information.
What can Tavily MCP server do?
The Tavily MCP server enables AI agents to extract and process web content. Real-time web search, extraction, crawling and mapping tools for agentic workflows with source citations This allows you to interact with Tavily's platform through natural language commands in your AI assistant.
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
Ensure your API key is correctly configured and your network allows outbound connections to tavily.com. Verify that the MCP endpoint URL https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp is accessible from your network.
Authentication Error
Verify your API key is valid and has not expired. Generate a new key from https://tavily.com if needed. Make sure you're using the correct authentication method as specified in the documentation.
Server Not Responding
Check Tavily's status page for any ongoing incidents. Try restarting your MCP client and verify that the server endpoint is correct. If issues persist, consult the official documentation or support channels.
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About Model Context Protocol
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to securely connect to external APIs, tools, and data sources. This official MCP server from Tavily provides standardized access to their services, allowing AI agents to interact with Tavily's platform seamlessly.
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