OpenDeepSearch MCP Server

Conducts in-depth research on complex topics using iterative search and structured analysis.

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What is the OpenDeepSearch MCP Server?

Conducts in-depth research on complex topics using iterative search and structured analysis.

What the server does

An open-source alternative to Perplexity Deep Research using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

OpenDeepSearch is a powerful research tool that performs comprehensive, in-depth research on complex topics. It combines the structured thinking approach of Sequential Thinking with the search capabilities of Brave Search to provide detailed, well-sourced research reports.

  • Comprehensive Research — Breaks down complex questions into manageable sub-questions
  • Iterative Search — Performs multiple searches to gather diverse information
  • Intelligent Analysis — Analyzes search results to extract relevant information
  • Synthesis — Combines findings into a coherent, well-structured report
  • Citations — Includes sources for all information in the report
  • MCP Integration — Seamlessly integrates with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP clients

Credentials and setup notes

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the OpenDeepSearch MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-deep-research": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "open-deep-research"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
BRAVE_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use OpenDeepSearch to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use OpenDeepSearch to Setup.”
  • “Use OpenDeepSearch to Build.”

Frequently asked questions

OpenDeepSearch is an open-source research tool that conducts in-depth investigations on complex topics by breaking them into sub-questions, performing iterative searches, analyzing results, and synthesizing findings into coherent reports.