Argus Retrieval MCP server

Read from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.

• argus_paths
• build_research_pack
• capture_site
• cookie_health
• expand_links

  Expand related links through HTTP.

• extract_content

  Extract content through the authenticated HTTP authority.

• get_workflow_status

  Read safe research-pack status from the authenticated authority.

• read_pack_file
• read_workflow_artifact

  Read a bounded report or manifest slice from the authority.

• recover_dead_article
• recover_url

  Recover a dead or moved URL through HTTP.

• search_budgets

  Read durable provider budgets from the HTTP authority.

• search_health

  Read provider health from the HTTP authority.

• search_web

  Search through the authenticated Argus HTTP authority.

• test_provider
• valyu_answer

• Code scan203 source files scanned25/25
• –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
• –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
• Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
• Maintenancelast push 2 days ago15/15
• Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10

Argus Retrieval: common questions

Is Argus Retrieval MCP server safe?

Mostly: it is graded B (83/100). Read the Argus Retrieval safety report

How do I install Argus Retrieval?

It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Claude Desktop or Cursor config from the install section.

Does Argus Retrieval need an API key?

Yes. The registry entry asks for ARGUS_WOLFRAM_API_KEY, ARGUS_BRAVE_API_KEY, ARGUS_TAVILY_API_KEY, ARGUS_EXA_API_KEY and 2 more.

Is Argus Retrieval maintained?

The last commit was 2 days ago (2026-09-19). The latest release is v1.6.4.

What can I use instead of Argus Retrieval?

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