brave search
npxVerifiedThe Brave Search MCP Server is an implementation that integrates the Brave Search API, offering extensive search capabilities across various domains such as web search, local business search, image search, video search, and news search.
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Overview
The Brave Search MCP Server is an implementation that integrates the Brave Search API, offering extensive search capabilities across various domains such as web search, local business search, image search, video search, and news search.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @brave/brave-search-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-brave-search-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @brave/brave-search-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from brave search?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for brave search
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from brave search. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY | Yes | Your brave search API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in brave search?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in brave search"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in brave search with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with brave search
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