Deep Research MCP Server

Comprehensive research workflows that generate structured, well-cited reports.

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Overview

Deep Research MCP Server provides a systematic approach to investigative tasks. It automates the research lifecycle by elaborating on your initial questions, breaking them down into manageable sub-topics, and executing targeted searches to gather information from diverse sources. Once information is retrieved, the server evaluates source relevance and synthesizes findings into a coherent document. The final output is presented as a structured report with appropriate citations, allowing users to move from a vague query to an evidence-based summary efficiently.

Our verdict

This server carries a high risk level with a security score of 28/100, largely due to its lack of reviewed authentication and the fact that its read-only mode capabilities remain unverified. With its last commit occurring over 500 days ago, it is not currently maintained in a production-active state. Potential users should exercise caution and avoid using this tool for sensitive or mission-critical data environments.

  • Uses zero direct dependencies to minimize supply-chain surface area.
  • Operates under the permissive MIT license for open-source use.
  • Includes a specialized deep-research prompt for structured output generation.
  • Security score of 28/100 indicates significant unaddressed risks.
  • Last repository commit was 532 days ago.
  • Authentication and read-only mode status are not currently reviewed.

Compatibility

ClientLocalDockerRemoteRead-only
Claude Desktop
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ChatGPT

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the server on macOS?

You can install the server by running the python setup.py command in your terminal.

Where should I add the configuration for Claude Desktop?

For macOS, the configuration file is located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json, and for Windows, it is at %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.

How do I initiate a research task using this server?

Once installed, select the deep-research prompt template within the Claude Desktop MCP interface and provide your research question.

What is the recommended method to run a published version of the server?

You can configure a published server using the uvx command with the mcp-server-deep-research argument inside your Claude desktop configuration file.

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