# MCP Research Tools

> Use this tool when you need to streamline research workflows with web search, page reading, video transcription, and image analysis capabilities. It solves problems of costly API keys and high latency by running SearXNG and whisper.cpp natively on Apple Silicon. Ideal for users seeking a local-first, zero-cost solution for efficient research and data analysis.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/hippogriff-ai-mcp-research-tools  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hippogriff-ai-mcp-research-tools

## Description

Local-first MCP server that gives Claude Code web search, page reading, video transcription, and image analysis — without paid API keys. Runs SearXNG + whisper.cpp natively on Apple Silicon for zero-cost, low-latency research workflows.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/dlykgzzz9d)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/hippogriff-ai/mcp-research-tools>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "hippogriff-ai-mcp-research-tools"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hippogriff-ai-mcp-research-tools` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hippogriff-ai-mcp-research-tools/pull`

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