An MCP server implementation that integrates the Brave Search API, providing comprehensive search capabilities including web search, local business search, image search, video search, news search, and AI-powered summarization. This project supports both HTTP and STDIO transports,

Installation

⭐ RecommendedSource
git clone https://github.com/brave/brave-search-mcp-server && cd brave-search-mcp-server
npm install && npm run build

Alternative Installation Methods

Docker
docker run -i --rm -e BRAVE_API_KEY mcp/brave-search

💡 Tip: Make sure you have the appropriate package manager installed. Refer to the official documentation for detailed installation instructions.

Compatibility Matrix

Filter:

Cursor

STDIO
stdio:Auto-detected (unverified)

Claude Desktop

STDIO
stdio:Auto-detected (unverified)

MCP Compatible

STDIO
stdio:Auto-detected (unverified)
Verified - Tested by community
Unverified - Not yet tested
⚡ STDIO🌊 SSE🌐 HTTP

Server Information

License:unknown
Classification:active
Source:MCP Registry

Quick Stats

Transports:
STDIO
Compatible Clients:3
Install Methods:2

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