MCP server

Kagi MCP Server

Kagi web search and summarizer (needs Kagi API access). Official: built and maintained by Kagi. It runs locally on your machine over stdio. Setup below for 12 clients (checked 2026-10-25). Repo and registry data checked 2026-10-24.
Maintainer
Official · Kagi
Runs
Local (stdio)
GitHub
★ 547, last push 2026-07-07 (checked 2026-10-24)
License
MIT
Connects to
Kagi

Install the Kagi MCP Server

Pick your client. Each tab starts the same local command. Config shapes checked against each client's docs on 2026-10-25.

Run in a terminal. Everything after -- is the command that starts the server. docs

claude mcp add --transport stdio kagi -- uvx kagimcp

Security notes

  • The local server runs with your user's permissions (uvx downloads it from PyPI on first run).
  • It brings web content into the conversation, which can carry prompt-injection instructions. Keep approval prompts on for actions that write or send.
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  • Tavilyofficial · ★ 2.5k

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  • Mapboxofficial · ★ 363

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  • Meilisearchofficial · ★ 197

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  • SerpApiofficial · ★ 182

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FAQ

What does the Kagi MCP Server do?+

Kagi web search and summarizer (needs Kagi API access).

Is the Kagi MCP server official?+

Official: built and maintained by Kagi.

How do I add Kagi to Claude Code?+

Run: claude mcp add kagi -- uvx kagimcp. Add --scope project to share it with your team through .mcp.json.

How do I use the Kagi MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab above: it has the mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. Cursor uses the "mcpServers" key; VS Code uses "servers" and needs a type ("stdio").

Does Kagi work in ChatGPT and claude.ai?+

No: it runs locally over stdio, and ChatGPT and claude.ai only connect to remote servers. Use it in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or another client that can start a local process.

What are the alternatives to the Kagi MCP server?+

Other search MCP servers: Exa, Perplexity, Tavily, Brave Search and Jina AI.

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