Search the web in real-time for your AI agent with a hosted MCP server. Parallel's search-mcp integrates live web results directly into Claude and other LLMs without building your own infrastructure.
ai.parallel/search-mcp
https://search-mcp.parallel.ai/mcp
HTTP
No auth required
How models use it and what it is built for.
Search the web in real-time for your AI agent with a hosted MCP server. Parallel's search-mcp integrates live web results directly into Claude and other LLMs without building your own infrastructure.
Hosted endpoint — paste into any MCP client.
Where to find authoritative docs and source for Parallel Search.
Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Parallel Search.
Common questions about connecting and running Parallel Search.
What is search-mcp and how does it work?
search-mcp is a hosted MCP server that enables AI agents to perform real-time web searches. It connects via HTTP to https://search-mcp.parallel.ai/mcp and returns live search results directly to your LLM without requiring you to build or maintain search infrastructure.
How do I set up search-mcp with Claude?
Add the hosted endpoint https://search-mcp.parallel.ai/mcp to your MCP client configuration. The server runs on HTTP transport, so you can connect immediately without local installation. Check Parallel's documentation for specific integration steps with your LLM platform.
Do I need an API key to use search-mcp?
The registry metadata does not specify required authentication or API keys. Refer to Parallel's official documentation or contact their support to confirm access requirements and any rate limits.
What are alternatives to search-mcp for web search in AI agents?
Other options include building your own search integration with APIs like Google Custom Search or Bing Search, or using other MCP servers. search-mcp's advantage is that it's hosted and ready to use without infrastructure setup.
Can I use search-mcp offline or does it require internet?
search-mcp is a hosted service that performs real-time web searches, so it requires an active internet connection. It cannot function offline since it queries live web results.
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