How can I extract content from URLs?

Use the 'extract' tool with options to specify extraction depth and whether to include images.

What configuration options are available for searches?

Options include search depth, topic category, time range, max results, inclusion of images and descriptions, domain filters, and token limits.

How are responses formatted?

Responses return an array of content items with type 'text' and text content; search results include title, content, and URL.

What environment variables are needed?

You must provide a Tavily API key via the TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable.

MCP Tavily

searchcontent-extractionapimcp

MCP server for Tavily API enabling advanced search and content extraction with configurable options.

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claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kshern-mcp-tavily": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

This MCP server integrates the Tavily API to provide multiple search tools including basic, context-aware, and Q&A focused searches, along with content extraction from URLs. It supports extensive configuration for search depth, filtering, and content inclusion, making it suitable for applications needing rich search results and detailed content extraction. Use it when you require structured search responses or content scraping through MCP-compatible AI agents.

Use cases

Perform basic keyword searches with customizable parameters

Execute context-aware searches for improved relevance

Run question-and-answer focused searches

Extract detailed content from specified URLs

Filter search results by topic, time range, and domains

Key features

Basic, context, and Q&A search tools

Content extraction from multiple URLs

Configurable search depth and filtering options

Supports inclusion of images and image descriptions

Returns structured content with titles, URLs, and text

Error handling with descriptive messages

Capabilities & Tool Schemas

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Extracted Tool Capabilities

Basic, context, and Q&A search tools

Content extraction from multiple URLs

Configurable search depth and filtering options

Supports inclusion of images and image descriptions

Returns structured content with titles, URLs, and text

Error handling with descriptive messages

Documentation Overview

MCP Tavily is a 🔎 Search & Data Extraction MCP server from kshern listed on AllMCPs. mcp server of tavily

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It provides three search tools: basic search, context-aware search, and question-and-answer focused search.

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