# A2ASearch MCP server

> Lets an AI client search a directory of MCP servers, AI agents, CLI tools and skills, inspect listings and read setup instructions.

- Repository: https://github.com/tadas-github/a2asearch-mcp
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/tadas-github/a2asearch-mcp
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 21
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 1.1.5

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add a2asearch-mcp -- npx -y a2asearch-mcp
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "a2asearch-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "a2asearch-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "a2asearch-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "a2asearch-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"a2asearch-mcp","type":"stdio","command":"npx","args":["-y","a2asearch-mcp"]}'
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "a2asearch-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "a2asearch-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add a2asearch-mcp -- npx -y a2asearch-mcp
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.a2asearch-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "a2asearch-mcp"]
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user a2asearch-mcp npx -- -y a2asearch-mcp
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "a2asearch-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "a2asearch-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Tools (4)

- `search_agents`
- `get_agent`
- `get_setup`
- `list_agents`

## FAQ

### Does A2ASearch require an API key?

No. A2ASearch is free to query and requires no API key, though listed services may need their own credentials or payment.

### What tools does the A2ASearch MCP server provide?

It provides search_agents, get_agent, get_setup and list_agents for finding and inspecting listings.

### Can A2ASearch install or run the tools it lists?

No. It only reads the A2ASearch API and returns source material; it does not execute code, contact providers or install tools.

### How do I get setup instructions for a listed tool?

Call get_setup with the slug returned by search or browse to get setup excerpts, JSON configuration examples and next steps.

### What Node.js version does a2asearch-mcp need?

It requires Node.js 22 or newer, with CI testing versions 22 and 24.