What are the runtime dependencies?

Node.js and npm must be installed. The server does not require a separate database or additional services beyond the Bocha AI API.

How do I provide authentication?

Set the `BOCHA_API_KEY` environment variable with your Bocha AI API key when starting the server or in the MCP client configuration.

What credentials does it need?

The recorded environment keys are `BOCHA_API_KEY`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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Bocha AI Web Search MCP Server

# Bocha AI Web Search MCP Server An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Bocha AI web search functionality. This server provides a powerful search

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What is the Bocha AI Web Search MCP Server?

Bocha AI Web Search MCP Server An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Bocha AI web search functionality. This server provides a powerful search tool that

The short version

Bocha AI (博查AI) is a legal and compliant AI search service operating in the People's Republic of China(PRC), specifically designed for searching Chinese internet content. It provides comprehensive search capabilities while adhering to all relevant Chinese regulations and standards.

Web Search: Retrieve relevant web content, summaries, and images
Flexible Time Range: Search from the past day to unlimited time periods
Smart Summaries: Optional detailed text summaries
Dual Output Formats:
Markdown: Human-readable format with links and image previews
JSON: Structured data for programmatic processing

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
bocha_web_search	A powerful web search tool that retrieves content from Chinese internet sources.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
BOCHA_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Bocha AI Web Search to bocha web search.”

Frequently asked questions

It is specifically built for searching Chinese internet content and operates as a legal, compliant AI search service within the People's Republic of China, adhering to all relevant Chinese regulations and standards.