searxng-mcp
Privacy-focused web search for AI assistants via SearXNG. searxng-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by tisDDM. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including searxngsearch, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant and Tool/Search.
What is this MCP
This MCP enables AI assistants to perform web searches through SearXNG, a privacy-respecting metasearch engine. It provides a standardized interface for AI systems to access web search functionality while respecting user privacy.
How to use this MCP
The MCP can be integrated with AI assistants like Claude through configuration files or directly with development frameworks like Smolagents. It supports both public SearXNG instances (selected randomly) and private instances with authentication.
What this MCP can be used for
The MCP is primarily used to enhance AI assistants with web search capabilities while maintaining privacy. It enables research agents, fact-checking tools, and information retrieval systems to access web content through a privacy-focused search engine.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the searxng-mcp MCP server?
searxng-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from tisDDM. 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 searxng-mcp to my AI client?
Add searxng-mcp 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 searxng-mcp provide?
searxng-mcp provides 1 tool: searxngsearch.
Is searxng-mcp free to use?
searxng-mcp 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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