How do I install the yandex 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 `SEARCH_API_KEY`, `FOLDER_ID` 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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Yandex Search MCP Server

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets AI assistants like Claude and Cursor use the Yandex Search API for searching the web. Yandex Search

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What is the Yandex Search MCP Server?

Yandex search mcp server lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with Yandex Search directly. This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets AI assistants like Claude and Cursor use the Yandex Search API for searching the web. Yandex Search enables LLM agents to safely and easily find up-to-date information on the internet.

What Yandex Search does

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets AI assistants like Claude and Cursor use the Yandex Search API for searching the web. Yandex Search enables LLM agents to safely and easily find up-to-date information on the internet.

Requirements

Python 3.10+ - Node.js 16+ (for MCP development) - Docker 20+ or Podman 3+ (for containerized deployment)

Practical notes

Maintained by yandex, written in Python.

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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.

Tool	What it does
web_search_post	Performs a real-time web search and returns answer with sources

How to install the Yandex Search MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yandex-search-api-docker": {
      "autoApprove": [],
      "disabled": true,
      "timeout": 60,
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "sh",
      "args": [
        "-c",
        "docker rm -f yandex-mcp-container; docker run -i --name yandex-mcp-container --env SEARCH_API_KEY=<your_api_key> --env FOLDER_ID=<your_folder_id> yandex-mcp-server-image:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.10+ - Node.js 16+ (for MCP development) - Docker 20+ or Podman 3+ (for containerized deployment)

Example prompts to try

“Use Yandex Search to web search post.”
“Use Yandex Search to Prerequisites.”
“Use Yandex Search to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets AI assistants like Claude and Cursor use the Yandex Search API for searching the web. Yandex Search enables LLM agents Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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