The Brave Search MCP server integrates the Brave Search API, offering web, local points of interest, image, video, and news search capabilities. It connects directly to Brave Search's API endpoints, providing AI agents with access to search functionality. Developers use it to build applications requiring search features without managing API calls directly.
The Brave Search MCP server integrates the Brave Search API, offering web, local points of interest, image, video, and news search capabilities. It connects directly to Brave Search's API endpoints, providing AI agents with access to search functionality. Developers use it to build applications requiring search features without managing API calls directly.
npx -y brave-search-monorepoAdd this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mikechao-brave-search-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y brave-search-monorepo"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from brave search mcp?"
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from brave search mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BRAVE_SEARCH_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your brave search mcp API key |
"What resources are available in brave search mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in brave search mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"Create a new [item] in brave search mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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