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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-python-mcp-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "linkup_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LINKUP_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

You can run the Linkup MCP Server to access advanced web search capabilities from MCP-compatible clients. It connects to Linkup's search API and returns structured results that you can integrate into AI assistants, development tools, or other workflows. This server is executed locally and requires an API key for authentication.

How to use

To use the Linkup MCP Server, start it on your machine and connect your MCP client to it. The server exposes a standard interface that your client can use to perform natural language web searches and retrieve results with citations. Provide your API key when prompted by the server and configure your client to call the MCP endpoints as documented by your client’s MCP integration.

How to install

Prerequisites: ensure you have Python installed on your system (Python 3.x). You will also need a valid Linkup API key.

# Check Python version
python --version

# Set your API key (replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key)
export LINKUP_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY

# Run the Linkup MCP Server
python -m linkup_mcp_server

Configuration and startup details

The server requires an API key to access Linkup's search capabilities. Provide the key via the LINKUP_API_KEY environment variable before starting the server.

Start command for MCP clients: the server is launched by running the Python module. Ensure the environment variable is set before starting.

Notes and tips

This MCP server is designed to work with any MCP-compatible client. If you are using Claude Desktop, Cursor, or other MCP clients, follow their integration guidance for wiring the Linkup MCP Server into your workflow.
Keep your API key secure. Do not expose LINKUP_API_KEY in client-side code or public repositories.

Troubleshooting

If the server fails to start, verify that Python is installed and that LINKUP_API_KEY is set in your environment. Check for typos in the variable name and ensure the key is valid.

Security considerations

Only run the MCP Server in trusted environments. Use access controls on the machine and rotate the API key if you suspect it has been compromised.