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Kagi Search is a Search MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent search the web using Kagi's premium, ad-free search API. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install kagi-search.

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Kagi Search

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Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Search the web using Kagi's premium, ad-free search API. High-quality results without tracking.

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Repo audit: 81/100 — solid, with minor gaps in docs or maintenance

Scored on licence, adoption, maintenance and documentation of kagisearch/kagimcp. We show the grade whether it flatters the server or not.

last commit 47 days ago · 501 stars · MIT licence · 5 open issues

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Install Kagi Search

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install kagi-search
Or run directly:
uvx kagimcp
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Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kagi Search MCP server?

Kagi Search is listed as an Search Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent search the web using Kagi's premium, ad-free search API. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install Kagi Search MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install kagi-search` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `uvx kagimcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Kagi Search MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Kagi Search MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Kagi Search MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent search the web using Kagi's premium, ad-free search API. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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