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Brave Search
CommunityMCP server by pipeworx-io · updated · ★ 0
Brave Search MCP — independent web index (no Google/Bing dependency) Brave Search is a community project by pipeworx-io, not verified by a company domain.
Install Brave Search
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http brave-search https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp"
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"brave-search": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"serverUrl": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcpIn ChatGPT: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, then paste this URL. Works in any client that supports remote servers.
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 block.
Last commit 28 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
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Brave Search: common questions
How do I install Brave Search?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add --transport http brave-search https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Brave Search the official server?
Brave Search is a community project by pipeworx-io, not verified by a company domain.
Is Brave Search free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Brave Search safe to use?
It scores 30 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Brave Search?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does Brave Search work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.