Duckduckgo MCP Server

Search for words, documents, images, news, maps and text translation using the DuckDuckGo.com search engine.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Duckduckgo MCP Server?

Search for words, documents, images, news, maps and text translation using the DuckDuckGo.com search engine.

What it actually does

A metasearch library that aggregates results from diverse web search services.

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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.

ToolWhat it does
search_textWeb text search
search_imagesImage search
search_newsNews search
search_videosVideo search
search_booksBook search
extract_contentExtract content from a URL

How to install the Duckduckgo MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddgs": {
      "command": "ddgs",
      "args": ["mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Duckduckgo to search text.”
  • “Use Duckduckgo to search images.”
  • “Use Duckduckgo to search news.”

Frequently asked questions

Search for words, documents, images, news, maps and text translation using the DuckDuckGo.com search engine. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.