Claude MCP Server
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A lightweight bridge enabling Claude AI to search the web in real-time. This Flask-based server integrates Claude's advanced capabilities with DuckDuckGo search, allowing the AI to access current information during conversations.
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What is Claude MCP Server?
The Claude MCP Server is a Flask-based server that enables Claude AI to perform real-time web searches using DuckDuckGo. It acts as a bridge between Claude's API and the web, allowing the AI to access current information during conversations by handling tool calls.
How to use Claude MCP Server?
- Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using
pip install -r requirements.txt. 3. Set your Claude API key as an environment variable. 4. Start the server usingpython mcp_server.py. 5. Interact with Claude usingpython ask_claude.py "your question here".
Key features of Claude MCP Server
Web Search Integration
Claude 3 API Support
DuckDuckGo Search
Fast Responses
Use cases of Claude MCP Server
Answering questions about current events
Explaining technical topics with up-to-date information
Providing real-time data for Claude's responses
Enabling Claude to perform research tasks
FAQ from Claude MCP Server
What is the purpose of the MCP Server?
What is the purpose of the MCP Server?
The MCP Server allows Claude AI to perform web searches and access real-time information during conversations.
What search engine does the server use?
What search engine does the server use?
The server uses DuckDuckGo for ethical, tracking-free search results.
What is the default port for the server?
What is the default port for the server?
The server runs on port 5001 by default.
How do I set my Claude API key?
How do I set my Claude API key?
You need to set the CLAUDE_API_KEY environment variable with your API key.
What Python version is required?
What Python version is required?
Python 3.9 or higher is required.