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my-websearch
CommunityMCP server by wtznicy · updated · ★ 2 · 1.1k downloads a week
MyWebSearch - multi-engine web search MCP server, CLI and local daemon. No API keys required. my-websearch is a community project by wtznicy, not verified by a company domain.
Install my-websearch
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add my-websearch -- npx -y my-websearchRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"my-websearch"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"my-websearch"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"my-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"my-websearch"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add my-websearch -- npx -y my-websearch{
"mcpServers": {
"my-websearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"my-websearch"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add my-websearch npx -y my-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 my-websearch block.
Last commit 4 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
EXA_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Optional Exa API key (https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys) — only needed for the exa search engine |
BRAVE_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Optional Brave Search API key (https://api.search.brave.com/app/keys) — for high-reliability official Brave Search API access |
GITHUB_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Optional GitHub Personal Access Token (https://github.com/settings/tokens) — increases rate limit from 10/min to 30/min |
STACKOVERFLOW_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Optional Stack Apps Key (https://stackapps.com/apps/oauth/register) — increases quota from 300/day to 10,000/day |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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Security check
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Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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my-websearch: common questions
How do I install my-websearch?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add my-websearch -- npx -y my-websearch. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is my-websearch the official server?
my-websearch is a community project by wtznicy, not verified by a company domain.
Is my-websearch free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is my-websearch safe to use?
It scores 82 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to my-websearch?
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Does my-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.