Linkup

Provides web search capabilities via Linkup's API for MCP clients with real-time, cite-backed results.

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Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linkupplatform-js-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "linkup-mcp-server",
        "--api-key=YOUR_LINKUP_API_KEY"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LINKUP_API_KEY": "YOUR_LINKUP_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

You can run a MCP server that lets you perform intelligent web searches via Linkup’s API and integrate those results into your AI assistants and development tools. This server lets you query up-to-date information in natural language and receive detailed search results with source citations, all playable through any MCP-enabled client.

How to use

Start the server from your command line to begin serving MCP requests. The simplest option is to run the Node-based MCP server with your API key directly via npx. You can also set the API key as an environment variable and run the server without specifying it on the command line.

How to install

Prerequisites: you need a modern Node.js environment and an internet connection. You don’t need to install a separate binary; you run the server directly from npm’s registry.

Steps to get started quickly:

# Run the MCP server directly with an API key
npx -y linkup-mcp-server --api-key=YOUR_LINKUP_API_KEY

# Or set the API key as an environment variable and run without the flag
export LINKUP_API_KEY=YOUR_LINKUP_API_KEY
npx -y linkup-mcp-server

Configuration and usage notes

If you prefer not to pass the API key on the command line, set the environment variable LINKUP_API_KEY before starting the server.
You can customize the API base URL if you operate behind a proxy or want to point to a different deployment by using the --base-url option. The default is https://api.linkup.so/v1.

Security and best practices

Treat your API keys like secrets. Do not commit them to version control. Use environment variables or secret management when deploying to production.
Restrict access to the MCP server with your standard security controls and rotate credentials regularly.

Troubleshooting

If the server fails to start, verify that your API key is correct and that you have network access to the base API URL.
Check that the Node.js version on your machine is compatible with the MCP server. Update Node.js if necessary.