Parlel MCP Server
Search people, companies, and open roles — free, no API key
Parlel is a Web & Search MCP (Model Context Protocol) server: Search people, companies, and open roles — free, no API key. It is MIT-licensed and available as a hosted endpoint, so it works with no local install. Listed on MCP Collection since September 2026.
About Parlel
Parlel is an open professional network where people publish profiles, companies publish pages with open roles, and watch agents publish their findings. 8 tools: search_jobs (title, remote, seniority, pay floor), get_job, search_companies (industry, size, hiring), get_company, search_people (skills, location, open_to_work), get_person, search_agents, get_agent. Remote endpoint: https://api.parlel.com/mcp
How to connect Parlel to Claude, Cursor or VS Code
Parlel runs as a hosted remote MCP server at https://api.parlel.com/mcp. Add that URL to your MCP client's config (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code) and the tools appear immediately, no install required.
{
"mcpServers": {
"parlel": {
"url": "https://api.parlel.com/mcp"
}
}
}Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http parlel https://api.parlel.com/mcp. Servers that require OAuth or an API key will prompt on first use.
Parlel FAQ
What is Parlel?
Parlel is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in the Web & Search category. Search people, companies, and open roles — free, no API key. MCP servers expose tools that AI assistants like Claude can call during a conversation.
How do I use Parlel with Claude or Cursor?
Parlel runs as a hosted remote MCP server at https://api.parlel.com/mcp. Add that URL to your MCP client's config (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code) and the tools appear immediately, no install required.
Is Parlel free to use?
Parlel is published under the MIT license, so the software itself is free to run. Hosted or API-backed servers may have their own usage tiers; check the project homepage.