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Brave Search MCP
Verified · npm:brave-search-mcpMCP server by mikechao · updated · ★ 130 · 120 downloads a week
MCP Server that uses Brave Search API to search for images, general web search, video, news and points of interest. Brave Search MCP is published by npm:brave-search-mcp from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 146 days ago
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Install Brave Search MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add brave-search-mcp -- npx -y brave-search-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"brave-search-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"brave-search-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"brave-search-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"brave-search-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add brave-search-mcp -- npx -y brave-search-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"brave-search-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add brave-search-mcp npx -y brave-search-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the brave-search-mcp block.
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Brave Search MCP: common questions
How do I install Brave Search MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add brave-search-mcp -- npx -y brave-search-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Brave Search MCP the official server?
Brave Search MCP is published by npm:brave-search-mcp from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Brave Search MCP free?
The code is published under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Brave Search MCP safe to use?
It scores 66 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, licence C, quality B. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Brave Search MCP?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does Brave Search MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.