OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server

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About OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server

An MCP server providing websearch using openrouter :online

#openrouter #websearch #mcp-server

OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server config

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Overview

What is OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides a search_web tool. The tool performs web searches using OpenRouter's online models to generate concise, up-to-date answers as plain text. It is designed for developers integrating web search capabilities into MCP-compatible applications such as Claude Desktop.

How to use OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server?

Install the server with go install, set the required OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variable, and configure it as an MCP server in your client settings (e.g., the mcpServers JSON block in Claude Desktop). Once running, invoke the search_web tool by passing a search query string.

Key features of OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server

Exposes an MCP-compatible server over stdio
Provides a search_web tool accepting a query string
Uses OpenRouter's online models for fact-based answers
Returns answers as plain text
Configurable model name via MODEL_NAME environment variable

Use cases of OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server

Adding real-time web search to AI assistants (e.g., Claude Desktop)
Obtaining up-to-date answers from online sources within MCP workflows
Integrating OpenRouter’s online‑capable models into LLM tool chains

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites?

Go 1.18+ and a valid OpenRouter API key.

Which environment variables are required?

`OPENROUTER_API_KEY` (required) and `MODEL_NAME` (optional; defaults to `google/gemini-2.5-pro-exp-03-25:free:online`).

How do I configure this server in Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON entry under `mcpServers` with the command `openrouter-websearch-mcp` and the environment variable `OPENROUTER_API_KEY`.

What does the `search_web` tool return?

It returns a plain‑text answer generated by the configured OpenRouter online model.

Is there a specific model that must be used?

The server expects a model that supports the `:online` suffix. The default model already supports this.

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