YaCy FAQs

Question 1

How does YaCy MCP Server integrate with AI applications?

Accepted Answer

It integrates with MCP-compatible AI applications (e.g., Claude Desktop) by connecting via stdio transport. AI clients can then call the `yacy-search` tool to execute web searches and retrieve results.

Question 2

What search capabilities does the `yacy-search` tool offer?

Accepted Answer

The `yacy-search` tool allows AI applications to perform web searches with customizable parameters, including the search query string, maximum number of results to return, and the resource type (e.g., local or global YaCy instance).

Question 3

How do I install and run YaCy MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Installation requires `uv` (pip install uv). You can then install the package locally (`uv sync` or `uv pip install -e .`) or run it directly from PyPI using `uvx yacy_mcp` after ensuring a YaCy server is running.

Question 4

Can I configure the YaCy instance URL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the YaCy instance URL can be easily configured by setting the `YACY_URL` environment variable. By default, it connects to `http://localhost:8090`.

Question 5

What is YaCy MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

YaCy MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that provides AI applications with tools to perform web searches using the YaCy decentralized search engine, enhancing their ability to gather real-time information.

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