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You.com
Search the web via You.com API.
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You.com is a Model Context Protocol server in the Search & Web category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
web_search
Search the web and return top results
fetch_url
Fetch and return the contents of a URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about You.com.
- What is the You.com MCP and what does it do?
- The You.com MCP allows users to access web search capabilities provided by You.com. It integrates You.com's search API to retrieve search results and other web content directly through the MCP framework. Typical use cases include programmatic web searches and content aggregation.
- How can I install the You.com MCP in a client like Claude Desktop?
- Installation typically involves adding the MCP's repository URL (https://github.com/gpertea/you-com-mcp) to your client's MCP configuration. Follow your client's documentation for adding custom MCPs. The transport method for this MCP is stdio.
- Does the You.com MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- Yes, this MCP requires an API key for authentication with the You.com service. You will need to obtain an API key from You.com and configure it within your MCP client. Refer to You.com's documentation for instructions on acquiring an API key.
- What are the main capabilities or tools exposed by the You.com MCP?
- The You.com MCP primarily exposes tools for web searching, leveraging You.com's search functionality. While specific tool names are not listed, it will offer methods to query You.com's index and retrieve search results. The exact set of available tools depends on the MCP's implementation.
- Is there a cost associated with using the You.com MCP?
- The You.com MCP itself is provided by the community and its repository is open. However, the underlying You.com search service may have costs or usage limits associated with its API. Refer to You.com's official pricing and terms of service for details.
- What is a known limitation or prerequisite for using the You.com MCP?
- A critical prerequisite for using this MCP is obtaining a valid API key from You.com. Without it, the MCP will not be able to authenticate with the You.com service and perform web searches. Ensure you have properly configured the API key in your client.
Install You.com
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"you": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-you"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"you": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-you"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"you": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-you"
]
}
}
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