RivalSearchMCP

# Troubleshooting Guide **Solve Common Issues and Get RivalSearchMCP Working** This guide helps you fix the most common problems users encounter when setting up and using RivalSearchMCP. ## Quick Fixes ### RivalSearchMCP Not Working **Problem:** Your AI assistant says "I can't search the web" or "Tool not available" **Quick Fix:** 1. Ask your AI: "What tools do you have available?" 2. If RivalSearchMCP isn't listed, the connection failed 3. Try reconnecting using the installation steps ### Search Not Returning Results **Problem:** Searches work but return no results or errors **Quick Fix:** 1. Check your internet connection 2. Try a simple search like "weather today" 3. Restart your AI assistant ## Common Issues ### Connection Problems #### "Failed to connect to server" **Symptoms:** - Error message about connection failure - AI assistant can't access RivalSearchMCP tools **Solutions:** 1. **Check server status:** - Visit: `https://RivalSearchMCP.fastmcp.app/mcp` - Should show a response (even if it's an error page) 2. **Verify your configuration:** ```json { "mcpServers": { "RivalSearchMCP": { "url": "https://RivalSearchMCP.fastmcp.app/mcp" } } } ``` 3. **Try restarting your AI assistant** ## Platform-Specific Issues ### Cursor Issues #### "Add to Cursor button not working" **Solutions:** 1. **Make sure Cursor is installed and running** 2. **Click the button again** 3. **Check Cursor's MCP settings manually** ### Claude Desktop Issues #### "Can't find MCP settings" **Solutions:** 1. **Go to Settings → MCP Servers** 2. **Click "Add Server"** 3. **Enter the URL manually** ## Still Having Issues? ### Get Help - **Check the [Installation Guide](installation.md)** for detailed setup - **Review the [User Guide](../user-guide/overview.md)** for usage tips - **Report issues** on [GitHub](https://github.com/damionrashford/RivalSearchMCP/issues) ### Common Solutions 1. **Restart your AI assistant** 2. **Check your internet connection** 3. **Verify the server URL is correct** 4. **Try a different search query** 5. **Wait a few minutes and try again**