# Parallel Search MCP
> Parallel's hosted MCP adds web search and URL content extraction to AI clients, with anonymous Fast mode and account-backed settings for higher limits.
Canonical: https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/parallel-search
Last updated: 2026-10-28
## Catalog record

- Publisher: Parallel
- Categories: search

## Website

https://docs.parallel.ai/integrations/mcp/search-mcp

## Transports

Streamable HTTP

## Authentication

Anonymous free tier or Bearer API key; OAuth-capable /mcp-oauth endpoint also available.

## Tools

- **web_search**: Search the web with an objective and concise search queries; returns ranked sources and excerpts.
- **web_fetch**: Extract content from up to 20 supplied URLs as focused excerpts or full markdown.

## Sources

- [official_tool_reference](https://docs.parallel.ai/integrations/mcp/search-mcp)
- [official_documentation](https://docs.parallel.ai/integrations/mcp/overview)

## Setup

Use the interactive setup panel on [the detail page](https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/parallel-search) to view instructions for each supported client.