Parallel · Claude Code
Add the Parallel Search MCP server to Claude Code
Web search built for AI agents.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http parallel-search https://search-mcp.parallel.ai/mcp
Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Claude Code MCP config guide
2. Sign in
Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Parallel Search is hosted by Parallel, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Claude Code for something Parallel Search can do. Web search built for AI agents. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.
- · Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
- · Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.
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FAQ
- How do I add the Parallel Search MCP server to Claude Code?
- Run: claude mcp add --transport http parallel-search https://search-mcp.parallel.ai/mcp. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
- Is this the official Parallel Search MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Parallel as ai.parallel/search-mcp in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Parallel Search MCP server need an API key?
- It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Claude Code uses them; check Parallel's docs for any plan or permission requirements.
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.