DarkSearch.xyz MCP Server
xyz.darksearch/searchv1.0.0
Full-text search over web pages published on IPFS. Free, no key.
context tax
~149 tok/turn1 tools
security
pending
cold start
hosted
freshness
Active5d ago
Our reading of DarkSearch.xyz, from the data
DarkSearch.xyz is an MCP server, listed in the official MCP Registry.
Its 1 tool add about 149 tokens to every model turn (measured 2026-10-19).
Maintenance is active: the last public signal was 5 days ago (2026-10-14).
It runs as a hosted endpoint, so there is nothing to install.
Install DarkSearch.xyz MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http xyz-darksearch-search https://www.darksearch.xyz/mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"xyz-darksearch-search": {
"url": "https://www.darksearch.xyz/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"xyz-darksearch-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://www.darksearch.xyz/mcp"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"xyz-darksearch-search": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://www.darksearch.xyz/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"xyz-darksearch-search": {
"serverUrl": "https://www.darksearch.xyz/mcp"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://www.darksearch.xyz/mcp
Context tax
Connecting this server adds ~149 tokens of tool definitions to every model turn (lean, 1 tool). Measured 2026-10-19 via its hosted endpoint; o200k tokenizer, worst case for clients that load all tools up front. How we measure
| Model | Per 1,000 turns | With prompt caching |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5.5 | $0.596 | $0.030 |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | $0.298 | $0.030 |
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | $0.015 | — |
Input prices as of 2026-10-06. Excludes your own prompt and output.
Tools (1)
search_ipfs124 tokFull-text search over web pages published on IPFS. Returns JSON {total, approximate, results: [{cid, title, excerpt, url}]} (approximate: total is an estimate), where url fetches the page from a public gateway. Free tier: at most 10 results per call.
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 5d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
no data · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-14 · 5d ago · official registry · v1.0.0
FAQ
›How do I install the DarkSearch.xyz MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http xyz-darksearch-search https://www.darksearch.xyz/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does DarkSearch.xyz require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use DarkSearch.xyz as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is DarkSearch.xyz in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as xyz.darksearch/search.
›How many tokens does DarkSearch.xyz add to my context?
Its tool definitions total about 149 tokens, resent on every turn.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-14
- Tool list (tools/list), measured by us
- 2026-10-19
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Editorial standards are owned by Ramachandra Vikas Chamarthi, Founder & AI HPC Architect. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.