Kagi MCP Server (Node.js)

@elliottlawson

Basic information

About Kagi MCP Server

Node implementation of a Kagi MCP server

Kagi MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kagi-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "github:elliottlawson/kagi-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KAGI_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Kagi MCP Server (Node.js)?

A Node.js implementation of the Kagi MCP server that provides web search capabilities to AI assistants using the Kagi search API. It is built with TypeScript and the official MCP SDK, and is pre‑built for immediate use.

How to use Kagi MCP Server (Node.js)?

Requires Node.js 18+ and a Kagi API key (currently in closed beta – request an invite from support@kagi.com). Run directly with npx github:elliottlawson/kagi-mcp-server or clone the repo and run node build/index.js. Configure in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code using the provided MCP configurations.

Key features of Kagi MCP Server (Node.js)

Web search using the Kagi API
Pre‑built, no build step required
Unique tool name (kagi_web_search) avoids conflicts
Built with TypeScript and the official MCP SDK
Supports multiple search queries in parallel
Formatted search results

Use cases of Kagi MCP Server (Node.js)

AI assistants performing web searches for up‑to‑date information
Integration with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code
Avoiding tool name conflicts with other MCP search servers
Retrieving Kagi search results directly in AI conversations

Frequently asked questions

What is the Kagi MCP Server (Node.js)?

It is a Node.js implementation of an MCP server that provides web search capabilities to AI assistants using the Kagi search API.

What are the prerequisites?

You need Node.js 18 or higher, a Kagi API key (currently in closed beta – request an invite from support@kagi.com), and access to the search API.

How do I set it up?

You can run it directly with npx: `KAGI_API_KEY=your_key npx github:elliottlawson/kagi-mcp-server`. Alternatively, clone the repo and run `node build/index.js`. No build step is required.

How does it avoid conflicts with other MCP servers?

The tool is named `kagi_web_search` instead of a generic `search`, preventing conflicts with other MCP search servers.

What transport does it use?

The server uses stdio for communication with the MCP client.

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