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
| Client | Local | Docker | Remote | Read-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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