How do I install the local research server 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.

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Local Research Server MCP Server

A free, private research assistant for AI development environments that searches the web and scrapes content using DuckDuckGo and Python. This MCP

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What is the Local Research Server MCP Server?

A free, private research assistant for AI development environments that searches the web and scrapes content using DuckDuckGo and Python. This MCP server gives AI

What it actually does

🔍 Free Web Search: Uses DuckDuckGo's search API without requiring API keys
📄 Content Extraction: Intelligently extracts clean text from web pages
🔒 Privacy-First: All processing happens locally on your machine
⚡ Fast Integration: Works seamlessly with Claude Desktop via MCP
🛠️ Zero Dependencies: No external services or subscriptions required

Configuration

Python 3.10 or higher - One of the compatible AI environments: - Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Google CLI, Cline, or other MCP client - Basic command line knowledge

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How to install the Local Research Server MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-researcher": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/your/local-research-server",
        "run",
        "python",
        "research_server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.10 or higher - One of the compatible AI environments: - Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Google CLI, Cline, or other MCP client - Basic command line knowledge

Example prompts to try

“Use Local Research Server to Prerequisites.”
“Use Local Research Server to Installation.”
“Use Local Research Server to Configuration.”

Frequently asked questions

A free, private research assistant for AI development environments that searches the web and scrapes content using DuckDuckGo and Python. This MCP server gives AI Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.