OpenRouter Web Search MCP Server

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