Brave search MCP server

by @brave · io.github.brave/brave-search-mcp-server

Brave Search MCP Server: web results, images, videos, rich results, AI summaries, and more.

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Source code
Category
Search and web data
Connection
Local (npm)
Tools
Shown after install
Status
Runs on your computer

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code (npm)

claude mcp add brave-search-mcp-server -e BRAVE_API_KEY=… -- npx -y @brave/brave-search-mcp-server@2.1.3

Needs: BRAVE_API_KEY

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brave-search-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@brave/brave-search-mcp-server@2.1.3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Questions

What is the Brave search MCP server?

Brave Search MCP Server: web results, images, videos, rich results, AI summaries, and more. It is made by @brave and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.brave/brave-search-mcp-server. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add Brave search to Claude?

In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add brave-search-mcp-server -e BRAVE_API_KEY=… -- npx -y @brave/brave-search-mcp-server@2.1.3

How do I add Brave search to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT only connects to remote MCP servers, and Brave search runs on your own computer. Use it from Claude, Cursor or another app that runs local servers.

How do I add Brave search to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "brave-search-mcp-server": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@brave/brave-search-mcp-server@2.1.3" ] } } }

Does Brave search work right now?

It runs on your own computer, so it works once you install it. There is no remote server for us to check.

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