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Duckduckgo Websearch
Verified · npm:duckduckgo-websearchMCP server by HeiSir2014 · updated · ★ 3 · 280 downloads a week
MCP Server for searching via DuckDuckGo (Node.js version) Duckduckgo Websearch is published by npm:duckduckgo-websearch from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 221 days ago
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Install Duckduckgo Websearch
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add duckduckgo-websearch -- npx -y duckduckgo-websearchRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"duckduckgo-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"duckduckgo-websearch"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install Duckduckgo Websearch in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"duckduckgo-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"duckduckgo-websearch"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"duckduckgo-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"duckduckgo-websearch"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add duckduckgo-websearch -- npx -y duckduckgo-websearch{
"mcpServers": {
"duckduckgo-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"duckduckgo-websearch"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install Duckduckgo Websearch in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add duckduckgo-websearch npx -y duckduckgo-websearchGemini 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 duckduckgo-websearch block.
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Duckduckgo Websearch: common questions
How do I install Duckduckgo Websearch?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add duckduckgo-websearch -- npx -y duckduckgo-websearch. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Duckduckgo Websearch the official server?
Duckduckgo Websearch is published by npm:duckduckgo-websearch from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Duckduckgo Websearch free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Duckduckgo Websearch safe to use?
It scores 54 of 100. Grades: maintenance D, licence A, quality F. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Duckduckgo Websearch?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does Duckduckgo Websearch 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.