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TL;DR

Search1API is a Search MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent one API for search, crawling, and sitemaps. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install search1api.

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Search1API

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Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

One API for search, crawling, and sitemaps. Unified web intelligence.

Install Search1API

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install search1api
Or run directly:
npx -y search1api-mcp
View on GitHub

Works with

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

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Key Takeaways

  • Search1API exposes an MCP interface for search workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install search1api — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate search workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Search1API MCP server?

The Search1API MCP server is an Search Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents one API for search, crawling, and sitemaps. It exposes Search1API's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Search1API MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install search1api` 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 `npx -y search1api-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Search1API MCP free?

Yes. The Search1API MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Search1API account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Search1API MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Search1API MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can one API for search, crawling, and sitemaps directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Search1API operations, inspect results, chain Search1API with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive search tasks without leaving your editor.