
AI Agent for Vectara MCP
Integrate Vectara MCP seamlessly to empower your AI agents and RAG applications with trusted, low-hallucination search capabilities. The Vectara MCP server connects your agentic systems to Vectara’s robust Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform using the Model Context Protocol, enabling fast, secure, and reliable access to both generative and semantic search tools.

Trusted RAG & Semantic Search Tools
Vectara MCP offers two essential tools: 'ask_vectara' for advanced RAG queries with generated responses and 'search_vectara' for high-precision semantic search. These tools enable your AI agents and applications to access up-to-date search results, reduce hallucinations, and deliver reliable information to end-users, all via a secure MCP connection.
- ask_vectara.
- Run RAG queries for instant answers with supporting search results, leveraging Vectara's generative capabilities.
- search_vectara.
- Perform fast and precise semantic searches for relevant results without text generation.
- Reduced Hallucination.
- Get trustworthy, contextually accurate responses with fewer hallucinations thanks to Vectara's Trusted RAG.
- Secure Integration.
- Connect through the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) ensuring secure and scalable agent communication.

Easy Deployment & Configuration
Vectara MCP is simple to install via PyPI and integrates directly with Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible client. Configuration is straightforward—just add your API and corpus keys and you’re ready to leverage advanced RAG and search for your agents.
- Simple Installation.
- Install from PyPI in seconds with 'pip install vectara-mcp'.
- Effortless Configuration.
- Connect to Claude Desktop or any MCP client with minimal setup—just add your Vectara API and corpus keys.
- Instant Activation.
- Enable tools instantly in your agent interface, visible with a dedicated icon for quick access.

Flexible Integration & Broad Compatibility
Vectara MCP supports a range of workflows, from powering generative AI chatbots to enhancing knowledge management systems. It is fully compatible with Claude Desktop and any MCP-enabled client, making it easy to add trusted RAG and semantic search capabilities to your existing applications.
- Open MCP Protocol.
- Integrate easily with any MCP client for maximum flexibility and interoperability.
- Claude Desktop Ready.
- Full support for Claude Desktop with instant tool visibility and activation.
- Versatile Use Cases.
- Deploy for chatbots, knowledge bases, and information retrieval with trusted, up-to-date results.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available Vectara MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the Vectara MCP integration:
- ask_vectara
Run a RAG query using Vectara, returning generated answers and relevant search results from specified corpora.
- search_vectara
Perform a semantic search query using Vectara to retrieve matching results without generation.
Supercharge Your RAG with Vectara-MCP
Easily add reliable, low-hallucination Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to your agentic applications with Vectara-MCP. Seamless integration with Claude Desktop and any MCP client.
What is Vectara
Vectara is a cutting-edge company specializing in Generative AI-powered search and conversational discovery solutions. Founded in 2022 and based in Palo Alto, California, Vectara provides a robust platform that enables businesses to integrate generative AI features directly into their applications. Their platform is designed for secure, intelligent, and scalable search and retrieval across vast datasets, making it an ideal solution for organizations that require fast, relevant, and contextual information discovery from their own proprietary content. Vectara is SOC 2 type I and II, HIPAA, and GDPR compliant, ensuring enterprise-grade security and privacy. With features like advanced semantic search, conversational AI, and developer-friendly APIs, Vectara empowers companies to build and deploy intelligent search experiences with ease.
Capabilities
What we can do with Vectara
Vectara provides a suite of tools and APIs for integrating generative AI-powered search and conversational discovery into your applications. With Vectara, you can harness advanced semantic search, natural language understanding, and real-time data retrieval to enhance user engagement and productivity.
- Semantic Search
- Instantly retrieve the most relevant information from vast, complex datasets using advanced natural language processing.
- Conversational AI
- Deploy AI agents that understand queries and engage in intelligent, context-aware conversations with users.
- Custom Data Ingestion
- Easily ingest and index unstructured or structured content from multiple sources, including documents and websites.
- Real-Time Insights
- Get actionable insights from your data with real-time analytics and reporting tools.
- Developer-Friendly APIs
- Seamlessly integrate Vectara’s AI-powered features into your apps using comprehensive APIs and SDKs.

How AI Agents Benefit from Vectara
AI agents leveraging Vectara can deliver enhanced conversational experiences by accessing high-quality, contextually relevant data in real time. Vectara’s robust APIs and semantic search capabilities enable AI agents to rapidly retrieve answers, support complex user queries, and adapt to a wide range of business use cases. Enterprise-grade security, scalability, and compliance ensure trusted AI deployments, making Vectara an ideal backbone for next-generation intelligent applications.