# RivalSearchMCP
**Give Your AI Assistant the Power to Search the Web**
RivalSearchMCP is a tool that connects to your AI assistant (like ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor) and gives it the ability to search the internet, analyze websites, and gather real-time information for you.
## What This Actually Does for You
**Instead of your AI saying "I can't access current information" or "I don't know about recent events," it will:**
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<h3>🔍 Web Search</h3>
<p>Search Google, Bing, and other search engines for current information</p>
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<h3>📖 Content Reading</h3>
<p>Read and summarize articles from websites</p>
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<h3>📰 Latest Updates</h3>
<p>Get the latest news, prices, and updates</p>
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<h3>🔬 Research Tools</h3>
<p>Research topics using multiple sources</p>
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<h3>📊 Trend Analysis</h3>
<p>Analyze trends and patterns</p>
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## How It Works
1. **You install RivalSearchMCP** (takes 2 minutes)
2. **You connect it to your AI assistant** (one click for Cursor, simple config for others)
3. **Your AI can now search the web** and give you current, accurate information
## Quick Start
### For Cursor Users (Easiest)
Click this button to add RivalSearchMCP to Cursor in one click:
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<h3>🚀 One-Click Installation</h3>
<p>Get RivalSearchMCP running in your AI assistant instantly:</p>
<a href="cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=RivalSearchMCP&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL1JpdmFsU2VhcmNoTUNQLmZhc3RtY3AuYXBwL21jcCJ9" class="rival-button">Add to Cursor</a>
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### For Other AI Assistants
- **Claude Desktop**: Add server in Settings
- **ChatGPT**: Use MCP-compatible clients
- **VS Code**: Add to MCP configuration
## What You Can Ask Your AI Now
**Before RivalSearchMCP:**
- "What's the latest news about AI?" → "I can't access current information"
**After RivalSearchMCP:**
- "What's the latest news about AI?" → *Searches the web and gives you current articles*
- "What's the current price of Bitcoin?" → *Gets real-time price data*
- "Find me the best restaurants in New York" → *Searches and analyzes reviews*
- "Research renewable energy trends" → *Gathers information from multiple sources*
## Installation Options
### Option 1: Use the Live Server (Recommended)
- **No installation needed**
- **Always up-to-date**
- **Works immediately**
### Option 2: Install Locally
- **Full control over your data**
- **Works offline**
- **Customizable settings**
## Get Started Now
1. **[Quick Start Guide](getting-started/quick-start.md)** - Get running in 5 minutes
2. **[Installation Guide](getting-started/installation.md)** - Detailed setup for your platform
3. **[User Guide](user-guide/overview.md)** - Learn what your AI can do
4. **[Examples](examples/basic-usage.md)** - See real usage examples
## Need Help?
- **Installation issues?** Check the [Installation Guide](getting-started/installation.md)
- **Not working?** [Report an issue](https://github.com/damionrashford/RivalSearchMCP/issues)
- **Want to contribute?** [Join the discussion](https://github.com/damionrashford/RivalSearchMCP/discussions)
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<h3>🚀 Ready to give your AI assistant superpowers?</h3>
<p>Transform your AI from "I don't know" to "Let me search the web for you" in minutes!</p>
<a href="getting-started/quick-start.md" class="rival-button">Get Started Now</a>
<a href="https://github.com/damionrashford/RivalSearchMCP" class="rival-button rival-button-secondary">View on GitHub</a>
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