Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Synthetic Search MCP Serversearch for the latest TypeScript 5.4 features"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
🔍 Synthetic Search MCP Server
Web search capabilities for your MCP-enabled applications with zero-data-retention privacy.
Installation • Usage • Configuration • API Reference
✨ Features
🔒 Privacy First
Zero-data-retention search ensures your queries remain private and secure.
⚡ Fast & Accurate
Get relevant web search results in milliseconds with high-quality ranking.
🔧 Easy Integration
Simple MCP tool interface that works seamlessly with OpenCode and other MCP clients.
📦 Zero Dependencies
Lightweight implementation with minimal external dependencies for reliability.
🚀 Installation
Prerequisites
Node.js 20 or higher
A Synthetic API key (Get one here)
Quick Start
🎯 Usage
1. Configure Your API Key
2. Run the Server
3. Test It
⚙️ Configuration
OpenCode Integration
Add this MCP server to your OpenCode configuration at ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json:
Note: Replace
/path/to/synthetic-search-mcpwith the actual path to your installation andyour-api-key-herewith your Synthetic API key.
📚 API Reference
Tool: synthetic_search
Search the web using Synthetic's privacy-focused search API.
Parameters
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|
| ✅ Yes | The search query to execute |
Example Request
Response Format
Result Fields
Title - The page title
URL - Direct link to the source
Date - Publication date (when available)
Snippet - Relevant excerpt from the content
🛠️ Development
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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