brave-search-mcp-server
Brave Search MCP Server: web results, images, videos, rich results, AI summaries, and more.
The Brave Search MCP Server offers comprehensive search functionalities including web, local business, image, video, and news searches, along with AI-powered summarization. It supports both STDIO and HTTP transports, with STDIO as the default mode. The server has undergone significant updates from version 1.x to 2.x, improving response structures and aligning more closely with the original Brave Search API responses. With advanced filtering options and rich result types, users can perform detailed web searches tailored to their needs. The server allows customization through various parameters such as country code, search language, and content filtering, ensuring a more personalized search experience.
Compatible with
Install
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search-mcp-server": {
"args": [
"-y",
"@brave/brave-search-mcp-server"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
}Config File Location
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Linux: ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Some servers require additional setup - check the GitHub README for specific instructions.
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