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brave-search-mcp

Name: brave-search-mcp
Author: dodou

v1.0.0•APIs•stable

Performs a web search using the Brave Search API, ideal for general queries, news, articles, and online content. Use this for broad information gathering, recent events, or when you need diverse web s

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What is brave-search-mcp?

brave-search-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to performs a web search using the brave search api, ideal for general queries, news, articles, and online content. use this for broad information gathering, recent events, or when you need diverse web s

This server falls under the APIs category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

brave_image_search
brave_web_search
brave_local_search

Use Cases

A tool for searching the web for images using the Brave Search API.

Performs a web search using the Brave Search API, ideal for general queries, and online content. Use this for broad information gathering, recent events, or when you need diverse web sources. Maximum

dodou

Maintainer

LicenseMIT

Languagec#

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedMay 14, 2025

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

NPM

npx -y brave-search-mcp

Manual Installation

npx -y brave-search-mcp

Examples

No examples available for this server.

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Web UI

Not available

Security

Authentication

RequiredNo

Features

Data Encryption

Audit Logging

RBAC Support

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

Frequently Asked Questions about brave-search-mcp

What is brave-search-mcp?

brave-search-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that performs a web search using the brave search api, ideal for general queries, news, articles, and online content. use this for broad information gathering, recent events, or when you need diverse web s It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install brave-search-mcp?

Install via npm with the command: npx -y brave-search-mcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).

Which AI clients work with brave-search-mcp?

brave-search-mcp works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is brave-search-mcp free to use?

Yes, brave-search-mcp is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Set Up brave-search-mcp in Your Editor

Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.

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macOS & Windows app

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CLI & terminal

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Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brave-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "brave-search-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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