How do I install the linkup 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?

The recorded environment keys are `LINKUP_API_KEY`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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Linkup MCP server for web search

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What is the Linkup MCP Server?

Linkup MCP server for web search

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides web search and page fetching capabilities through Linkup's advanced API. This server enables AI assistants like Claude to perform intelligent web searches with natural language queries and fetch content from any webpage, accessing real-time information from trusted sources across the web.

🔍 Real-time Web Search: Search the web for current information, news, and data
🧠 Deep Research: Start long-running, multi-source research tasks and poll for results
🌐 Page Fetching: Fetch and extract content from any webpage
🎯 Natural Language Queries: Use full questions for best results
📊 Flexible Search Depth:
standard - For queries with direct answers

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

Node.js >= 24.0.0 - npm

Variable	Description	Required
LINKUP_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Linkup to Cursor.”
“Use Linkup to VSCode.”
“Use Linkup to Codex.”

Frequently asked questions

Linkup MCP server for web search Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.