Brave MCP Search
Brave Search MCP server for AI assistants. Brave MCP Search is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by arben-adm. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 2 tools, including brave_web_search and brave_local_search, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant, Tool/Search and API/Brave.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a server implementation for Brave Search that enables integration with AI assistants like Claude, providing web and local search capabilities through the Brave Search API.
How to use this MCP
Install via Smithery or manually set up with Python, configure your MCP settings file with the Brave API key, and start the server to make search functionality available in your AI assistant.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to perform web searches and local business searches through Brave Search, expanding their knowledge and real-time information capabilities.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Brave MCP Search MCP server?
Brave MCP Search is a Model Context Protocol server from arben-adm. 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 Brave MCP Search to my AI client?
Add Brave MCP Search 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 Brave MCP Search provide?
Brave MCP Search provides 2 tools: brave_web_search and brave_local_search.
Is Brave MCP Search free to use?
Brave MCP Search 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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