Argus Retrieval

MCP server · PyPI · ★ 6 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Multi-provider search broker for AI agents: 14 providers, 12-step extraction, retrieval workflows.

No outside reports on file

Argus Retrieval is distributed via PyPI (argus-search); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcePyPI (argus-search)PUBLIC

Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.

Install

uvx argus-search

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About Argus Retrieval

Argus Retrieval is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Multi-provider search broker for AI agents: 14 providers, 12-step extraction, retrieval workflows.

It is published on PyPI as argus-search and hosted on GitHub at Khamel83/argus (6 GitHub stars, 184 PyPI downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-22). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run the PyPI package argus-search in an isolated environment:

bash

uvx argus-search

See https://github.com/Khamel83/argus (opens external site) for required environment variables.

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

26/100

GitHub stars: 6
PyPI downloads: 184
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via PyPI (argus-search). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Argus Retrieval?

Run uvx argus-search (or pip install argus-search) in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/Khamel83/argus.

Are there security reports about Argus Retrieval?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Argus Retrieval currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is Argus Retrieval actively maintained?

Argus Retrieval has 6 GitHub stars and 184 PyPI downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-22. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/Khamel83/argus before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Argus Retrieval?

You can compare Argus Retrieval side by side with other Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Argus Retrieval? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Argus Retrieval

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: Argus Retrieval
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/khamel83-argus
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 6 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** PyPI (argus-search)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `uvx argus-search`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: Khamel83
Source code: github.com/Khamel83/argus
Install command: pip install argus-search
Est. context load: ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
Popularity: 6 GitHub stars, 184 PyPI downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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