Brave Search MCP
Privacy-focused web search for agents
Search the web via the Brave Search API. No Google tracking, transparent citations and sensible rate limits.
Install
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-searchRuntime: node
Works with
How to install Brave Search MCP
Install Brave Search MCP in your MCP client in under two minutes.
- Open your MCP client
Open Claude Desktop, Cursor or any MCP-compatible host and locate the MCP configuration file.
- Install Brave Search MCP
Add the server to your MCP config and paste the install command below.
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search - Restart and verify
Fully restart your MCP client. You should see Brave Search MCP and its tools available in the tools panel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brave Search MCP?
Brave Search MCP is an MCP server by Brave. Search the web via the Brave Search API. No Google tracking, transparent citations and sensible rate limits.
Is Brave Search MCP free?
It has a free tier, with paid plans for higher limits.
What can I do with Brave Search MCP?
Brave Search MCP is designed for Web Search. Privacy-focused web search for agents
How do I install Brave Search MCP?
Run `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search` in your MCP client configuration. See the install steps above for the full walkthrough.
Who maintains Brave Search MCP?
Brave Search MCP is maintained by Brave (official author). It is verified by Loadout.
Does Brave Search MCP work with other Search & Research tools?
Yes — Brave Search MCP is part of the Search & Research category on Loadout and works alongside other Search & Research MCP servers. Pair it with any MCP-compatible host like Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf.