Yacy MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server implementation that provides AI tools to search using YaCy web search API.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Yacy MCP Server?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server implementation that provides AI tools to search using YaCy web search API.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
yacy-searchSearch using YaCy web search engine
Parameters:query (string, required): Search query string
max_resultsinteger, optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 10)
resourcestring, optional): Search resource (local or global, default: global)

How to install the Yacy MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yacy-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "yacy_mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YACY_URL": "http://localhost:8090"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
YACY_URLDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Yacy MCP to yacy-search.”
  • “Use Yacy MCP to Parameters.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server implementation that provides AI tools to search using YaCy web 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.