Siftdog MCP Server
by khsarvario.github.khsarvar/siftdogv0.3.0
Self-hosted, Tavily-compatible web search, extract, crawl and map tools for AI agents.
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Install Siftdog MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add siftdog -- uvx siftdog mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"siftdog": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"siftdog",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"siftdog": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"siftdog",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"siftdog": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"siftdog",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"siftdog": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"siftdog",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEARXNG_URL | — | — | URL of a SearXNG instance with JSON output enabled. Needed only for siftdog_search; extract, crawl and map work without it. |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 4d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-05 · 4d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-28 · 11d ago · GitHub · v0.3.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-28 · 11d ago · official registry · v0.3.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Siftdog MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add siftdog -- uvx siftdog mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Siftdog require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Siftdog as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Siftdog in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.khsarvar/siftdog.
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