How do I install the kagi search mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `KAGI_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Kagi Search MCP Server

Search the web using Kagi's search API

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What is the Kagi Search MCP Server?

Kagi search mcp server connects Kagi Search to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. Search the web using Kagi's search API.

What Kagi Search does

An MCP server backed by the Kagi API. It exposes search and extraction tools to MCP-compatible clients.

Requirements

A Kagi API key in KAGI_API_KEY. - uv for the recommended uvx install path. Install uv: Windows:

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Kagi Search MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kagi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["kagimcp"],
      "env": {
        "KAGI_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

A Kagi API key in KAGI_API_KEY. - uv for the recommended uvx install path. Install uv: Windows:

Variable	Description	Required
KAGI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Kagi Search to Search.”
“Use Kagi Search to Extract.”
“Use Kagi Search to Smithery.”

Frequently asked questions

Search the web using Kagi's search API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.