tavily-mcp

io.github.tavily-ai/tavily-mcp · version 0.2.22 · 24,730 weekly npm downloads · audited 2026-11-03

Notes

Findings

No hidden-instruction or invisible-character findings in any tool, prompt, or resource description.

Claude Connectors Directory readiness

❌ Every tool has a title Missing on 5 of 5: tavily_search, tavily_extract, tavily_crawl, tavily_map and 1 more
❌ Every tool declares readOnlyHint or destructiveHint Missing on 5 of 5: tavily_search, tavily_extract, tavily_crawl, tavily_map and 1 more
✅ Tool names are 64 characters or fewer All within limit
✅ Descriptions avoid instructions about model behavior or other tools None found
✅ No hidden instructions or invisible characters in tool metadata None found

Checks the directory's published tool requirements that are visible from tools/list. Passing them does not guarantee acceptance.

What this server's tools can do

Makes outbound web requests: tavily_crawl

Not a vulnerability by itself. It tells you what an injected prompt could ask this server to do, so you can decide which tools need approval.

Supply chain

Install scripts: none
npm provenance: no
Source repository linked: yes
License: MIT
Direct dependencies: 4

Tools (5)

Name	Hint	Description
`tavily_search`	none	Search the web for current information on any topic. Use for news, facts, or data beyond your knowledge cutoff. Returns snippets and source URLs.
`tavily_extract`	none	Extract content from URLs. Returns raw page content in markdown or text format.
`tavily_crawl`	none	Crawl a website starting from a URL. Extracts content from pages with configurable depth and breadth.
`tavily_map`	none	Map a website's structure. Returns a list of URLs found starting from the base URL.
`tavily_research`	none	Perform comprehensive research on a given topic or question. Use this tool when you need to gather information from multiple sources to answer a question or complete a task. Returns a detailed response based on the resea…

Check your own setup

npx mcpvetter scan --live

Badge

Add this to a README:

[![MCPVetter](https://mcpvetter.com/badge/tavily-mcp.svg)](https://mcpvetter.com/servers/tavily-mcp)

Publish this server?

Get the MCPVetter verified badge, a re-audit within 24 hours of every npm release, and an email whenever tools, findings, or Claude directory readiness change. $29 per server per month. You prove ownership first, free.