The Problem
Tavily was acquired by Nebius in February 2026, creating uncertainty about pricing, API stability, and long-term product direction. Teams using Tavily's MCP server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or custom agents need a migration path that does not require rewriting their agent logic.
The Scavio Solution
Replace the Tavily MCP server config with Scavio's MCP server (mcp.scavio.dev/mcp) in your MCP client configuration. Because MCP standardizes tool interfaces, the swap requires changing one URL and one API key. Your agent's tool calls continue working. You also gain access to Amazon, YouTube, Walmart, Reddit, and TikTok search that Tavily did not offer.
Before
Tavily MCP server in Claude Desktop or Cursor config. Web search only. Uncertain roadmap post-Nebius acquisition. $30/mo for 10K searches.
After
Scavio MCP server at mcp.scavio.dev/mcp. Six platforms including ecommerce and social. Independent company, no acquisition risk. $30/mo for 7K credits across all platforms.
Who It Is For
Teams using Tavily's MCP server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or custom MCP clients who want to reduce acquisition risk and gain multi-platform coverage.
Key Benefits
- One URL change in MCP config -- no code rewrite needed
- Gain five additional platforms beyond web search
- Remove dependency on Nebius-owned product roadmap
- MCP standard ensures tool interface compatibility
- Same price tier ($30/mo) with broader coverage
Python Example
# MCP client config swap (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json)
# No Python code needed -- this is a config change
# BEFORE (Tavily MCP):
# {
# "mcpServers": {
# "tavily": {
# "url": "https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp",
# "headers": {"Authorization": "Bearer tvly-YOUR_KEY"}
# }
# }
# }
# AFTER (Scavio MCP):
# {
# "mcpServers": {
# "scavio": {
# "url": "https://mcp.scavio.dev/mcp",
# "headers": {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_SCAVIO_KEY"}
# }
# }
# }
# Verify the swap works with a test query
import requests
resp = requests.post(
"https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search",
headers={"x-api-key": "YOUR_SCAVIO_KEY", "Content-Type": "application/json"},
json={"query": "test query", "country_code": "us"},
timeout=10,
)
print(f"Status: {resp.status_code}, Results: {len(resp.json().get('organic_results', []))}")JavaScript Example
// MCP client config swap (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json)
// No JS code needed -- this is a config change
// BEFORE (Tavily MCP):
// {
// "mcpServers": {
// "tavily": {
// "url": "https://mcp.tavily.com/mcp",
// "headers": {"Authorization": "Bearer tvly-YOUR_KEY"}
// }
// }
// }
// AFTER (Scavio MCP):
// {
// "mcpServers": {
// "scavio": {
// "url": "https://mcp.scavio.dev/mcp",
// "headers": {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_SCAVIO_KEY"}
// }
// }
// }
// Verify the swap works
const res = await fetch("https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"x-api-key": "YOUR_SCAVIO_KEY",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({ query: "test query", country_code: "us" }),
});
const data = await res.json();
console.log(`Status: ${res.status}, Results: ${(data.organic_results || []).length}`);Platforms Used
Web search with knowledge graph, PAA, and AI overviews
Amazon
Product search with prices, ratings, and reviews
YouTube
Video search with transcripts and metadata
Walmart
Product search with pricing and fulfillment data
Community, posts & threaded comments from any subreddit
TikTok
Trending video, creator, and product discovery