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Claude MCP Server

@risherb

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Category

AI & Agents

License

MIT

Transports

stdio

Author

risherb

About Claude MCP Server

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Overview

What is Claude MCP Server?

A lightweight Flask-based bridge that enables Claude AI to search the web in real-time using DuckDuckGo, designed for users who want Claude to access current information during conversations.

How to use Claude MCP Server?

Install Python 3.9+, clone the repo, run pip install -r requirements.txt, set the CLAUDE_API_KEY environment variable, start the MCP server with python mcp_server.py (default port 5001), then interact via python ask_claude.py "your question".

Key features of Claude MCP Server

  • Web search integration for real-time information
  • Supports Claude 3 API and tool use capabilities
  • Uses DuckDuckGo for ethical, tracking-free search
  • Streamlined architecture for quick information retrieval
  • Claude naturally incorporates search results into conversations

Use cases of Claude MCP Server

  • Ask Claude about current world events or news
  • Query the latest technical advancements (e.g., quantum computing)
  • Retrieve up-to-date information during a conversation
  • Augment Claude’s knowledge with live web data

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the prerequisites?

Python 3.9 or higher and a valid Claude API key set as the `CLAUDE_API_KEY` environment variable.

2

How do I start the server?

Run `python mcp_server.py` in the project directory; the server listens on port 5001 by default.

3

What search engine does the server use?

It uses DuckDuckGo for search, providing ethical and tracking‑free results.

4

How do I ask a question to Claude via the server?

Use the command `python ask_claude.py "your question here"` from the terminal.

5

What API endpoints are available?

`GET /health` for health checks, `GET /` for server info, and `POST /tool_call` to process tool calls from Claude.

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