Brave MCP Search MCP Server

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Brave Search, allowing integration with AI assistants like Claude.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Brave MCP Search MCP Server?

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Brave Search, allowing integration with AI assistants like Claude.

Credentials and setup notes

  • Python 3.11+ - uv - A fast Python package installer and resolver

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Brave MCP Search MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brave-search": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "path-to\\mcp-python\\brave-mcp-search\\src",
        "run",
        "server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "YOUR_BRAVE_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Python 3.11+ - uv - A fast Python package installer and resolver
VariableDescriptionRequired
BRAVE_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Frequently asked questions

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Brave Search, allowing integration with AI assistants like Claude. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.