Tavily · Claude Code
Add the Tavily MCP server to Claude Code
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1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
claude mcp add tavily -e TAVILY_API_KEY=YOUR_VALUE -- npx -y tavily-mcp
2. Sign in
Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Tavily runs locally and needs TAVILY_API_KEY. Replace the placeholder values above with your own before starting Claude Code.
3. Try it
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- · 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.
FAQ
- How do I add the Tavily MCP server to Claude Code?
- Run: claude mcp add tavily -e TAVILY_API_KEY=YOUR_VALUE -- npx -y tavily-mcp. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
- Is this the official Tavily MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Tavily as io.github.tavily-ai/tavily-mcp in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Tavily MCP server need an API key?
- Yes. It runs locally and requires TAVILY_API_KEY.
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.