MCP JinaAI Search Server
The MCP JinaAI Search Server enables efficient web search and content retrieval optimized for LLMs using Jina.ai's API. With this server, you can:
Perform web searches using queries through Jina.ai's Search API
Retrieve clean, structured, LLM-friendly content from web pages
Control search behavior with configurable parameters (token budget, response format, caching, stream mode)
Extract content from iframes, shadow DOM, and resolve redirects
Customize content rendering based on browser locale
Gather links and images from pages with optional image captioning
Bypass cache for fresh results when needed
Benefit from seamless integration with LLM workflows through the Model Context Protocol
Click on "Deploy 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., "@MCP JinaAI Search Server find recent developments in quantum computing"
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.
mcp-jinaai-search
⚠️ Notice
This repository is no longer maintained.
The functionality of this tool is now available in mcp-omnisearch, which combines multiple MCP tools in one unified package.
Please use mcp-omnisearch instead.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for integrating Jina.ai's Search API with LLMs. This server provides efficient and comprehensive web search capabilities, optimised for retrieving clean, LLM-friendly content from the web.
Related MCP server: Jina AI Remote MCP Server
Features
🔍 Advanced web search through Jina.ai Search API
🚀 Fast and efficient content retrieval
📄 Clean text extraction with preserved structure
🧠 Content optimised for LLMs
🌐 Support for various content types including documentation
🏗️ Built on the Model Context Protocol
🔄 Configurable caching for performance
🖼️ Optional image and link gathering
🌍 Localisation support through browser locale
🎯 Token budget control for response size
Configuration
This server requires configuration through your MCP client. Here are examples for different environments:
Cline Configuration
Add this to your Cline MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jinaai-search": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-jinaai-search"],
"env": {
"JINAAI_API_KEY": "your-jinaai-api-key"
}
}
}
}Claude Desktop with WSL Configuration
For WSL environments, add this to your Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jinaai-search": {
"command": "wsl.exe",
"args": [
"bash",
"-c",
"JINAAI_API_KEY=your-jinaai-api-key npx mcp-jinaai-search"
]
}
}
}Environment Variables
The server requires the following environment variable:
JINAAI_API_KEY: Your Jina.ai API key (required)
API
The server implements a single MCP tool with configurable parameters:
search
Search the web and get clean, LLM-friendly content using Jina.ai Reader. Returns top 5 results with URLs and clean content.
Parameters:
query(string, required): Search queryformat(string, optional): Response format ("json" or "text"). Defaults to "text"no_cache(boolean, optional): Bypass cache for fresh results. Defaults to falsetoken_budget(number, optional): Maximum number of tokens for this requestbrowser_locale(string, optional): Browser locale for rendering contentstream(boolean, optional): Enable stream mode for large pages. Defaults to falsegather_links(boolean, optional): Gather all links at the end of response. Defaults to falsegather_images(boolean, optional): Gather all images at the end of response. Defaults to falseimage_caption(boolean, optional): Caption images in the content. Defaults to falseenable_iframe(boolean, optional): Extract content from iframes. Defaults to falseenable_shadow_dom(boolean, optional): Extract content from shadow DOM. Defaults to falseresolve_redirects(boolean, optional): Follow redirect chains to final URL. Defaults to true
Development
Setup
Clone the repository
Install dependencies:
pnpm installBuild the project:
pnpm run buildRun in development mode:
pnpm run devPublishing
Create a changeset:
pnpm changesetVersion the package:
pnpm versionBuild and publish:
pnpm releaseContributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
Built on the Model Context Protocol
Powered by Jina.ai Search API
Available Tools
1 toolsearchB
Search the web and get clean, LLM-friendly content using Jina.ai Reader. Returns top 5 results with URLs and clean content.
Inputs: query (required), format, no_cache, token_budget, +8 more.
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TDQS
Scored across 1 tool
With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap between tools. The tool 'search' has a clear and singular purpose, making it impossible for an agent to misselect among non-existent alternatives.
A single tool inherently has perfect naming consistency, as there are no other tools to compare against. The name 'search' follows a simple verb pattern, which is appropriate and unambiguous for its function.
A single tool is too few for a server named 'MCP JinaAI Search Server', which suggests a broader search functionality scope. While the tool covers basic web search, the server lacks additional tools for advanced operations like filtering, pagination, or domain-specific searches, making it feel thin and under-scoped.
The server is severely incomplete for a search domain. It only offers a basic search tool without any supporting operations such as refining queries, handling multiple result pages, or accessing search history. This creates significant gaps that could lead to agent failures when more complex search tasks are required.
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