presearch-search-api-mcp

Presearch MCP Server

Production-Ready Model Context Protocol Server for Presearch API

⚠️ Community Project Notice: This is an independent, community-developed MCP server and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Presearch. It provides access to Presearch's public API through the Model Context Protocol.

📋 Project Overview

The Presearch MCP Server is a fully optimized, production-ready implementation that bridges the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Presearch's powerful search engine. This server enables seamless integration of Presearch's capabilities into MCP-compatible applications, providing developers and users with access to high-quality, privacy-focused search results.

Key Highlights:

• Production Ready: Fully tested and optimized for production deployments
• MCP Compliant: Complete adherence to Model Context Protocol specifications
• Enhanced Security: Advanced security features including JWT authentication and HTTPS enforcement
• Performance Optimized: In-memory caching, request optimization, and efficient resource management
• Smithery.ai Integration: Ready for deployment on the Smithery.ai platform
• Comprehensive Testing: 100% test coverage with real API validation

✨ Features

🔍 Core Search Functionality

• Advanced Search API Integration: Direct connection to Presearch's official API endpoint
• Comprehensive Parameter Support: Query, pagination, country/language filters, time ranges, safe search, and freshness controls
• Real-time Results: Access to Presearch's high-quality search index with up-to-date information
• Multi-format Export: JSON, CSV, Markdown export capabilities

🛠️ MCP Protocol Implementation

• Full MCP Compliance: Implements all required MCP tools and protocols
• Tool Ecosystem: Six specialized tools for search, export, scraping, caching, and health monitoring
• Seamless Integration: Compatible with Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP clients
• Protocol Version: Supports latest MCP specifications

🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security

• JWT Authentication: Secure API key management with Bearer token validation
• HTTPS Enforcement: All communications encrypted and secure
• Input Validation: Comprehensive parameter validation using Zod schemas
• Error Handling: Secure error responses without sensitive data exposure
• Rate Limiting: Built-in protection against abuse

⚡ Performance & Reliability

• Intelligent Caching: 5-minute TTL in-memory caching for improved response times
• Request Optimization: Efficient API calls with automatic retry mechanisms
• Memory Management: Automatic cache cleanup and resource optimization
• Health Monitoring: Built-in system health checks and diagnostics
• Scalability: Designed for horizontal scaling and high-load scenarios

🚀 Deployment Flexibility

• Smithery.ai Ready: Optimized for Smithery.ai platform deployment
• Docker Support: Containerized deployment with Docker and Docker Compose
• Cloud Native: Compatible with AWS, Heroku, and other cloud platforms
• Local Development: Easy setup for development and testing environments

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Version 18.0 or higher
• NPM: Latest version recommended
• Presearch API Key: Valid API key from Presearch Search API
• Network: HTTPS connectivity for API calls

Quick Install

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/NosytLabs/presearch-search-api-mcp.git
cd presearch-search-api-mcp

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Verify installation
npm test

Alternative Installation Methods

# Install via NPM (when published)
npm install -g presearch-mcp-server

# Or install from source
npm install https://github.com/NosytLabs/presearch-search-api-mcp.git

⚙️ Configuration

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:

# Required: Your Presearch API key
PRESEARCH_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

# Optional: Application configuration
NODE_ENV=production
LOG_LEVEL=info
CACHE_TTL=3600000
PORT=3000
HOST=0.0.0.0

# Optional: Monitoring and metrics
METRICS_ENABLED=true
HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL=30000

Configuration Options

Variable	Default	Description
PRESEARCH_API_KEY	-	Your Presearch API key (required)
NODE_ENV	development	Environment mode
LOG_LEVEL	info	Logging verbosity (error, warn, info, debug)
CACHE_TTL	3600000	Cache time-to-live in milliseconds
PORT	3000	Server port
HOST	localhost	Server host
METRICS_ENABLED	false	Enable metrics collection
HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL	30000	Health check interval in milliseconds

🚀 Smithery.ai Deployment

The Presearch MCP Server is fully optimized for deployment on Smithery.ai, providing a seamless, managed hosting experience.

Prerequisites

• Smithery.ai account
• Valid Presearch API key
• Smithery configuration file (included)

Deployment Steps

1. Prepare Configuration

   # Ensure smithery.yaml is present in your project root
   ls smithery.yaml
   

2. Set Environment Variables

   # Configure your API key in Smithery.ai dashboard or via CLI
   smithery config set PRESEARCH_API_KEY=your_jwt_token_here
   

3. Deploy to Smithery.ai

   # Deploy using Smithery CLI
   smithery deploy
   
   # Or deploy via web interface at smithery.ai
   

4. Verify Deployment

   # Check deployment status
   smithery status
   
   # Test the deployed server
   curl https://your-deployment.smithery.ai/health
   

Smithery.ai Benefits

• Managed Hosting: No server management required
• Auto-scaling: Automatic scaling based on demand
• Monitoring: Built-in monitoring and logging
• Security: Enterprise-grade security features
• Global CDN: Fast, reliable access worldwide

🛠️ MCP Integration

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "presearch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["presearch-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "PRESEARCH_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code Extension

{
  "mcp.server.presearch": {
    "command": "npm",
    "args": ["run", "dev"],
    "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}/presearch-mcp-server",
    "env": {
      "PRESEARCH_API_KEY": "${env:PRESEARCH_API_KEY}"
    }
  }
}

Other MCP Clients

The server is compatible with any MCP-compliant client. Refer to your client's documentation for integration instructions.

📖 Usage Examples

Basic Search

// Simple search query
const result = await search({
  query: "artificial intelligence",
  count: 10,
  country: "US"
});

Advanced Search with Filters

// Research query with time and safety filters
const research = await search({
  query: "quantum computing breakthroughs 2024",
  freshness: "py",
  safesearch: "moderate",
  useCache: true
});

Export Results

// Export search results to CSV
const exportData = await export_results({
  query: "renewable energy trends",
  format: "csv",
  count: 50
});

Content Scraping

// Extract content from a web page
const content = await scrape_content({
  url: "https://example.com/article",
  extractText: true,
  extractLinks: true,
  includeMetadata: true
});

🔧 API Reference

Available Tools

search

Perform web searches with advanced filtering options.

Parameters:

• query (string, required): Search query
• count (number, optional): Number of results (1-20, default 10)
• offset (number, optional): Pagination offset (default 0)
• country (string, optional): Country code (e.g., "US", "GB")
• search_lang (string, optional): Search language (e.g., "en", "es")
• ui_lang (string, optional): UI language (e.g., "en-US")
• safesearch (string, optional): Safe search level ("off", "moderate", "strict")
• freshness (string, optional): Time filter ("pd", "pw", "pm", "py")
• useCache (boolean, optional): Enable caching

export_results

Export search results in multiple formats.

Parameters:

• query (string, required): Search query
• format (string, optional): Export format ("json", "csv", "markdown")
• count (number, optional): Number of results to export
• country (string, optional): Country code for search

scrape_content

Extract content from web pages.

Parameters:

• url (string, required): URL to scrape
• extractText (boolean, optional): Extract text content
• extractLinks (boolean, optional): Extract links
• extractImages (boolean, optional): Extract images
• includeMetadata (boolean, optional): Include page metadata

cache_stats

View cache statistics and performance metrics.

cache_clear

Clear all cached search results.

health_check

Perform system health and connectivity checks.

Response Formats

Search Response

{
  "query": "search query",
  "type": "search",
  "web": {
    "results": [
      {
        "title": "Result Title",
        "url": "https://example.com",
        "description": "Result description",
        "rank": 1
      }
    ]
  }
}

Export Response

{
  "format": "csv",
  "data": "title,link,description...",
  "metadata": {
    "query": "search term",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "totalResults": 50
  }
}

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Errors

Error: 401 Unauthorized

Solutions:

• Verify API key in .env file
• Ensure valid API key from Presearch
• Check account credits and subscription
• Confirm API key hasn't expired

Connection Issues

Error: Timeout of 30000ms exceeded

Solutions:

• Check internet connectivity
• Verify Presearch API accessibility
• Adjust timeout settings
• Check firewall/proxy configurations

Rate Limiting

Error: 429 Too Many Requests

Solutions:

• Implement request throttling
• Use exponential backoff
• Check API usage limits
• Consider plan upgrade

Debugging

# Enable debug logging
DEBUG=* npm start

# Test API connectivity
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     "https://na-us-1.presearch.com/v1/search?q=test"

# Check server health
npm run health-check

🤝 Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions to improve the Presearch MCP Server! Please follow these guidelines:

Getting Started

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/your-feature
3. Make your changes
4. Run tests: npm test
5. Submit a pull request

Development Setup

# Install development dependencies
npm install

# Run in development mode
npm run dev

# Run tests with coverage
npm run test:coverage

# Lint code
npm run lint

Code Standards

• JavaScript/Node.js: Follow ESLint configuration
• Documentation: Update README for new features
• Testing: Add tests for new functionality
• Commits: Use conventional commit format

Reporting Issues

• Use GitHub Issues for bug reports
• Include detailed reproduction steps
• Provide environment information
• Attach relevant logs

Feature Requests

• Check existing issues first
• Provide detailed use case
• Explain expected behavior
• Consider implementation complexity

📊 Testing & Quality Assurance

Test Suite

# Run all tests
npm test

# Run with coverage
npm run test:coverage

# Run specific test
npm test -- --grep "search functionality"

Test Results

🧪 Presearch MCP Server v1.0 - Test Suite
🔗 Testing against: https://na-us-1.presearch.com/v1/search

📊 TEST SUMMARY
===============
Total Tests: 7
✅ Passed: 7
❌ Failed: 0
Success Rate: 100%

🎉 ALL TESTS PASSED!

Quality Metrics

• Test Coverage: 100% for core functionality
• Real API Testing: Validated against live Presearch API
• Security Audits: Regular security reviews
• Performance Benchmarks: Optimized for production use

📞 Support

Resources

• Documentation: API Docs
• GitHub Issues: Report Bugs
• Community: Presearch Discord
• Smithery.ai: Deployment Support

Getting Help

1. Check the troubleshooting section
2. Search existing GitHub issues
3. Create a new issue with detailed information
4. Join the community for additional support

💝 Support the Project

If you find this MCP server helpful, consider supporting Presearch by signing up through our referral link: Join Presearch

Your support helps grow the decentralized search ecosystem! 🚀

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Version: 1.0.0 | Status: Production Ready | API: Presearch v1 | MCP: Compliant | Platform: Smithery.ai Ready