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Search the web with Brave's independent, privacy-respecting index. Returns titles, snippets, and URLs plus optional news, image, and local results. A good default when you need current information without exposing queries to large ad-tech ecosystems.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
web_search
Search the web and return top results
fetch_url
Fetch and return the contents of a URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brave Search MCP.
- What is the primary function of the Brave Search MCP?
- The Brave Search MCP provides access to a privacy-respecting web search index. It returns search results including titles, snippets, and URLs, with options for news, image, and local results.
- How can I install the Brave Search MCP in an MCP client?
- For Cline, add 'brave-search' to your clineservers.json file. For other clients like Claude Desktop or Cursor, installation depends on their specific MCP integration methods.
- Does the Brave Search MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- Yes, the Brave Search MCP uses an API key for authentication. This key must be obtained and configured according to the instructions provided by Brave Search.
- What are the key capabilities exposed by the Brave Search MCP?
- The Brave Search MCP offers web search with privacy features. It can return standard search results and optionally filter for news, images, or local results, making it suitable for general information retrieval.
- What are the costs associated with using the Brave Search MCP?
- The cost of using the Brave Search MCP depends on the specific terms and usage policies set by Brave, and typically involves their API pricing. It is recommended to check Brave's official documentation for current licensing and cost details.
- What is a prerequisite for effective use of the Brave Search MCP?
- A key prerequisite for using the Brave Search MCP is obtaining a valid API key from Brave. Without a properly configured API key, the MCP will not be able to access the Brave Search service.
Install Brave Search MCP
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"brave-search": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"
]
}
}
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