概要
What is SearXNG MCP Server?
SearXNG MCP Server integrates SearXNG's privacy-focused meta search capabilities with the Model Context Protocol, enabling privacy-preserving web searches across multiple engines. It is intended for developers and AI agents that need tracking-free, configurable search results.
How to use SearXNG MCP Server?
Install globally via npm (npm install -g @kevinwatt/mcp-server-searxng) and run directly with mcp-server-searxng. Alternatively, configure it as an MCP server in Dive Desktop by providing the JSON configuration shown in the README. A local SearXNG instance (e.g., Docker) is required; environment variable SEARXNG_INSTANCES can specify custom URLs.
Key features of SearXNG MCP Server
- Meta search combining results from multiple engines
- Privacy-first design with no tracking or profiling
- Multi‑category support: general, news, science, files, images, videos, and more
- Language‑specific search and time‑range filters (day, week, month, year)
- Three‑level safe search filtering and fallback to multiple SearXNG instances
Use cases of SearXNG MCP Server
- Privacy-conscious web searches from AI assistants
- Aggregated search across categories (news, images, videos) in a single call
- Fallback‑resilient search setups with multiple SearXNG instances
FAQ from SearXNG MCP Server
What is the difference between this server and using SearXNG directly?
This server wraps SearXNG’s JSON API into an MCP tool (web_search), making it easy to integrate into MCP‑compatible apps without manual API calls.
What are the runtime requirements?
A running SearXNG instance reachable via HTTP (default http://localhost:8080). Node.js and npm are needed to install the server package.
How can I provide custom SearXNG instances?
Set the SEARXNG_INSTANCES environment variable as a comma‑separated list of URLs. The default is http://localhost:8080.
Can I filter search results by time or category?
Yes. The web_search tool accepts optional parameters categories, time_range, language, safesearch, and page.
How does the server handle privacy?
The server itself does not track or profile users; it delegates to SearXNG, which also does not track users across searches. No user data is stored by the server.
