Valyu MCP Server
@valyu-network
About Valyu MCP Server
The Valyu MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool that enables AI models to retrieve high-quality context from Valyu's API, including full search capabilities over Wikipedia, arXiv (great for finance, research, etc.), and web search.
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"valyu-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
".venv"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Valyu MCP Server?
The Valyu MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol tool that enables AI models to retrieve high-quality context from Valyu's API, including full search over Wikipedia, arXiv papers, and web search.
How to use Valyu MCP Server?
Clone the repository, run the automated setup script or manually configure a virtual environment, install dependencies, set your Valyu API key in a .env file, and add the server to Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json. Then start Claude Desktop to test the tool.
Key features of Valyu MCP Server?
- Searches Wikipedia, arXiv, and the web
- Provides high-quality context for AI models
- Integrates with Claude Desktop via MCP
- Requires Python 3.10+ and a Valyu API key
- Offers $10 free credits for testing
Use cases of Valyu MCP Server?
- Researching recent arXiv papers on a given topic
- Fact-checking via Wikipedia or web search
- Retrieving up-to-date financial or scientific context for AI responses
- Enhancing Claude’s answers with real-time information
FAQ from Valyu MCP Server
What are the prerequisites?
Python 3.10+, Claude Desktop (latest version), and a Valyu API key from the Valyu Exchange.
How do I get a Valyu API key?
Sign up at the Valyu Exchange website and claim your $10 free credits to obtain an API key.
How do I check if the server is running correctly?
Start the server manually with python valyu-mcp.py, then open Claude Desktop and look for the valyu-mcp tool. Test with a query like "What are the latest papers on reinforcement learning?"
What should I do if I get a ModuleNotFoundError?
Ensure your virtual environment is activated before running the script.
How do I troubleshoot no results from the Valyu API?
Verify that your API key is valid and has sufficient credits.
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