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Brave Search

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官方参考实现，使用 Brave 的搜索 API 进行网页和本地搜索。

FreeFree tier
Type
Open Source
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About Brave Search

The Brave Search MCP Server is an official reference implementation that integrates the Brave Search API, providing both web and local search capabilities through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports web searches for general queries, news, and articles with pagination and freshness controls, as well as local searches for businesses, restaurants, and services with detailed information. Features flexible filtering for result types, safety levels, and content freshness, plus smart fallbacks that automatically switch to web search when no local results are found. The server offers two tools: brave_web_search (with query, count, and offset inputs) and brave_local_search (with query and count inputs). It requires a Brave Search API key and is available via Docker or NPX, with easy integration into Claude Desktop and VS Code. The repository is archived but remains functional.

Key Features

Web search for general queries, news, and articles with pagination and freshness controls
Local search for businesses, restaurants, and services with detailed information
Flexible filtering by result type, safety level, and content freshness
Smart fallback: local search automatically falls back to web search when no results are found
Supports both Docker and NPX deployment
Easy integration with Claude Desktop and VS Code via MCP configuration

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free tier available with 2,000 queries per month
  • Provides both web and local search in a single MCP server
  • Smart fallback improves reliability for local queries
  • Supports Docker and NPX for flexible deployment
  • Designed for seamless integration with MCP-compatible AI clients
Cons
  • Requires a Brave Search API key (must sign up separately)
  • Free tier has limited quota (2,000 queries per month)
  • Repository is archived (read-only) and no longer actively maintained

Best For

Perform general web searches with pagination and content freshness controlFind local businesses, restaurants, and services with detailed location informationIntegrate search capabilities into AI assistants via MCP (e.g., Claude Desktop)Search news articles with filtering options

FAQ

How do I get a Brave Search API key?
Sign up for a Brave Search API account on their developer dashboard, choose a plan (free tier available with 2,000 queries/month), and generate your API key.
Can I use Brave Search MCP Server for free?
Yes, Brave offers a free API tier that includes up to 2,000 queries per month.
How do I integrate this server with Claude Desktop?
Add a configuration entry to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying either Docker or NPX command with your BRAVE_API_KEY environment variable.
What tools does the Brave Search MCP Server provide?
It provides two tools: brave_web_search for web searches and brave_local_search for local business searches.