Deep Research
A tool that helps users conduct comprehensive research on complex topics by exploring questions in depth, finding relevant sources, and generating structured, well-cited research reports.
What is Deep Research?
Deep Research is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to tool that helps users conduct comprehensive research on complex topics by exploring questions in depth, finding relevant sources, and generating structured, well-cited research reports.
A tool that helps users conduct comprehensive research on complex topics by exploring questions in depth, finding relevant sources, and generating structured, well-cited research reports.
This server falls under the Search & Data Extraction category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A tool that helps users conduct comprehensive research on co
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-server-for-deep-researchConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Deep Research
The Deep Research MCP server conducts multi-step, structured research on complex topics by expanding your question into focused subquestions, performing targeted web searches, evaluating source quality, and generating a well-cited report as an artifact. It exposes a single MCP prompt called deep-research that orchestrates the entire pipeline — from question clarification through content analysis to final synthesis — so you can go from a vague topic to a documented, referenced report in one conversation. Researchers, analysts, and developers who need rigorous, sourced answers rather than quick summaries will find this server indispensable.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ and uv package manager installed
- Claude Desktop or another MCP client that supports prompts
- Repository cloned: git clone https://github.com/reading-plus-ai/mcp-server-deep-research
- Internet access for the server's web search steps
Clone the repository
Clone the mcp-server-deep-research repository to your local machine and navigate into it.
git clone https://github.com/reading-plus-ai/mcp-server-deep-research
cd mcp-server-deep-researchInstall dependencies with uv
Use the uv package manager to sync and install all Python dependencies declared in the project.
uv syncRun the setup script (macOS)
On macOS, run the provided setup script which configures the server and updates the Claude Desktop config automatically.
python setup.pyConfigure Claude Desktop manually (optional)
If you prefer manual configuration or are on Windows, add the server block to your Claude Desktop config file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Windows). Replace /path/to/repo with the actual path to the cloned repository.
Restart Claude Desktop
Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop so it picks up the new MCP server configuration.
Use the deep-research prompt
In Claude Desktop, open the prompt picker and select 'deep-research', then enter your research question. The server will expand it into subquestions, search the web, evaluate sources, and produce a structured report with citations.
Deep Research Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to your claude_desktop_config.json to connect the Deep Research server using uv run.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-deep-research": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "/path/to/mcp-server-deep-research", "run", "mcp-server-deep-research"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use the deep-research prompt in Claude Desktop with questions like these to trigger the full research pipeline.
- "What are the main trade-offs between transformer and state-space models for long-context tasks?"
- "Summarize the current regulatory landscape for AI in the European Union."
- "What does the research say about intermittent fasting and metabolic health?"
- "Compare the top open-source vector databases by performance and ease of deployment."Troubleshooting Deep Research
uv command not found when running setup.py
Install uv first with: curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh, then reopen your terminal and re-run the setup script.
The deep-research prompt does not appear in Claude Desktop
Verify the config file path is correct for your OS, confirm the 'command' path points to the real uv binary (run 'which uv' to check), then fully restart Claude Desktop.
Research report is generated without citations or web content
The server relies on Claude's integrated search capability. Ensure you are running Claude Desktop with a model that has web search enabled and that your internet connection is active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deep Research
What is Deep Research?
Deep Research is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that tool that helps users conduct comprehensive research on complex topics by exploring questions in depth, finding relevant sources, and generating structured, well-cited research reports. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Deep Research?
Follow the installation instructions on the Deep Research GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Deep Research?
Deep Research works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Deep Research free to use?
Yes, Deep Research is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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