Brave Search MCP Server
by modelcontextprotocol
This is an MCP server implementation that integrates the Brave Search API. It provides both web and local search capabilities.
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What is Brave Search MCP Server?
The Brave Search MCP Server integrates the Brave Search API to provide search functionalities, including web and local search with filtering options. It's designed as an MCP server implementation.
How to use Brave Search MCP Server?
To use this server, you need a Brave Search API key. You can configure it via Docker or NPX. See the README configurations for using Brave search from Claude Desktop.
Key features of Brave Search MCP Server
Web Search: General queries, news, articles, with pagination and freshness controls
Local Search: Find businesses, restaurants, and services with detailed information
Flexible Filtering: Control result types, safety levels, and content freshness
Smart Fallbacks: Local search automatically falls back to web when no results are found
Use cases of Brave Search MCP Server
Searching for general information on the web
Finding local businesses and services
Filtering search results by type or freshness
Using the server with Claude Desktop for enhanced search capabilities
FAQ from Brave Search MCP Server
How do I get a Brave Search API key?
How do I get a Brave Search API key?
Sign up for a Brave Search API account at https://brave.com/search/api/ and generate an API key from the developer dashboard(https://api.search.brave.com/app/keys).
What are the limits for the free API plan?
What are the limits for the free API plan?
The free plan allows for 2,000 queries per month.
How can I use the server with Claude Desktop?
How can I use the server with Claude Desktop?
Add the configuration provided in the README to your claude_desktop_config.json file.
What are the available methods for using the server?
What are the available methods for using the server?
Currently supported methods are 'brave_web_search' and 'brave_local_search'.
What is the license for this project?
What is the license for this project?
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License.