Brave Search MCP Server

What is Brave Search MCP Server?

Brave Search MCP Server is an implementation that integrates with the Brave Search API, allowing users to perform both web and local searches through a proxy server.

How to use Brave Search MCP Server?

To use the server, set up your environment variables for the API key and proxy, then run the server using Docker or NPX commands provided in the documentation.

Key features of Brave Search MCP Server?

• Web Search: Execute general queries, news, and articles with pagination and freshness controls.
• Local Search: Find businesses and services with detailed information.
• Flexible Filtering: Control result types and content freshness.
• Smart Fallbacks: Automatically falls back to web search if no local results are found.

Use cases of Brave Search MCP Server?

1. Conducting research on various topics through web search.
2. Finding local businesses and services efficiently.
3. Integrating search capabilities into applications using the Brave Search API.

FAQ from Brave Search MCP Server?

• How do I get an API key?

Sign up for a Brave Search API account and generate your API key from the developer dashboard.

• Is there a free tier available?

Yes, the free tier allows for 2,000 queries per month.

• Can I use a different proxy server?

Yes, you can set the BRAVE_SEARCH_PROXY environment variable to use a different proxy.