Naver Search MCP Server

What is Naver Search MCP Server?

Naver Search MCP Server is an MCP server that integrates Naver Search API and DataLab API, providing comprehensive search across Naver services (web, news, blogs, shopping, images, etc.) and data trend analysis. It is designed for developers and users who need to query Naver data programmatically through AI assistants like Claude.

How to use Naver Search MCP Server?

Install via NPX (recommended) with npx -y @isnow890/naver-search-mcp and configure environment variables NAVER_CLIENT_ID and NAVER_CLIENT_SECRET in your MCP client’s settings. Alternatively, install from ClawHub for OpenClaw or clone the source and build locally. You can also use it immediately without API keys through Kakao PlayMCP.

Key features of Naver Search MCP Server

• 11 search tools covering web, news, blog, cafe, shopping, image, KnowledgeiN, book, encyclopedia, academic, local.
• 8 DataLab tools for search term and shopping trends by category, device, gender, and age.
• Category search tool (find_category) with fuzzy matching.
• “today” keyword support for all DataLab date parameters.
• Runs via NPX, ClawHub, or local installation.
• Open source under MIT License.

Use cases of Naver Search MCP Server

• Search Naver web documents, news, blogs, or shopping for content research.
• Analyze search term trends over time with DataLab.
• Compare shopping category trends by device, gender, or age group.
• Programmatically access Naver’s KnowledgeiN, books, encyclopedia, and academic papers.
• Build AI assistants that retrieve up-to-date Naver data.

FAQ from Naver Search MCP Server

What APIs does Naver Search MCP Server use?

It uses the Naver Search API for content search tools and the Naver DataLab API for trend analysis tools. Both require separate API permissions when registering an application on Naver Developers.

What are the dependencies and runtime requirements?

You need Node.js 18 or higher and NPM 8 or higher. For self-hosted use, you must obtain a Naver Client ID and Client Secret from the Naver Developers console.

Where does the data come from and how is it stored?

All data is fetched directly from Naver’s APIs in real time. The server does not store any data locally; it only passes results from Naver to the client.

Can I use Naver Search MCP Server without API keys?

Yes, you can use it immediately without API keys through Kakao PlayMCP (visit the provided link). For other installations, you must provide your own Naver API credentials.

What transport and authentication does the server use?

It uses stdio transport, configured via environment variables for authentication. The server expects NAVER_CLIENT_ID and NAVER_CLIENT_SECRET to be set in the client’s configuration.