Claude Code with MCP search transforms your terminal into a research workstation. Instead of switching between browser tabs, search multiple platforms directly from Claude Code and have findings synthesized into structured documents. This tutorial sets up the workflow.
Prerequisites
- Claude Code installed
- A Scavio API key
Walkthrough
Step 1: Configure Scavio MCP in your project
Add Scavio MCP to your project's .mcp.json for research capabilities.
JSON
// Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root:
{
"mcpServers": {
"scavio": {
"url": "https://mcp.scavio.dev/mcp",
"headers": {
"x-api-key": "your_scavio_api_key"
}
}
}
}Step 2: Use search tools in Claude Code
Once configured, ask Claude Code to research topics using the available search tools.
Bash
# In Claude Code, you can now say:
# 'Research the current state of SERP API pricing in 2026.
# Search Google for official pricing pages and Reddit for developer opinions.'
# Claude Code will:
# 1. Use google_search tool for pricing data
# 2. Use reddit_search tool for community opinions
# 3. Synthesize into a research document
# Other useful research patterns:
# 'Search YouTube for tutorials on FastAPI deployment and summarize the top approaches'
# 'Search Reddit for complaints about Brave Search API and identify common issues'
# 'Search Google for the latest on the SerpAPI lawsuit, check Reddit for analysis'Step 3: Create a CLAUDE.md research prompt
Add a research instruction to your CLAUDE.md so Claude Code knows your research preferences.
# Add to your project's CLAUDE.md:
## Research Workflow
- When researching a topic, always search at least 2 platforms (Google + Reddit minimum)
- Format research findings as Markdown documents in the /research folder
- Include source URLs for every claim
- For technical topics, also search YouTube for tutorial content
- Use structured format: Summary > Sources > Key Findings > Open QuestionsStep 4: Example research session
Walk through a complete research session in Claude Code.
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# Example interaction in Claude Code:
# You: 'Research alternatives to Brave Search API for our project.
# We need something with a free tier, MCP support, and multi-platform search.'
# Claude Code will:
# 1. google_search('brave search api alternatives 2026 free tier')
# 2. reddit_search('brave search api alternative mcp')
# 3. google_search('search api mcp server comparison')
# 4. Create a document like research/brave-alternatives.md with findings
# Output: A structured document with:
# - Summary of options (Scavio, Serper, Tavily, etc.)
# - Pricing comparison table
# - Community opinions from Reddit
# - Recommendation based on your requirementsPython Example
Python
# No Python needed - MCP handles integration directly in Claude Code.
# Configure .mcp.json and ask Claude Code to research topics.
# Results come from: google_search, reddit_search, youtube_search,
# amazon_search, walmart_search tools.JavaScript Example
JavaScript
// .mcp.json configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"scavio": {
"url": "https://mcp.scavio.dev/mcp",
"headers": { "x-api-key": "your_key" }
}
}
}Expected Output
JSON
A Claude Code setup with Scavio MCP that enables multi-platform research directly from your terminal, synthesizing findings into structured documents.