mcp-searxng
SearXNG MCP server for web search. mcp-searxng is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by ihor-sokoliuk. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including searxng_web_search, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Search and Tool/Docker.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that integrates with the SearXNG API, providing web search capabilities through the MCP framework.
How to use this MCP
Configure by setting the SEARXNG_URL environment variable to point to a SearXNG instance, then integrate with clients like Claude Desktop via Smithery, NPX, or Docker.
What this MCP can be used for
Enables AI assistants to perform web searches (general queries, news, articles) with pagination control through the MCP protocol.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-searxng MCP server?
mcp-searxng is a Model Context Protocol server from ihor-sokoliuk. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-searxng to my AI client?
Add mcp-searxng to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-searxng provide?
mcp-searxng provides 1 tool: searxng_web_search.
Is mcp-searxng free to use?
mcp-searxng is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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