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Brave Search MCP Server

Brave Search MCP Server

Integration of Brave Search API for enhanced web and local search capabilities within the Model Context Protocol framework

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Brave Search MCP Server 🔗

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server offers an innovative integration of the Brave Search API, designed to enhance both web and local search capabilities. This implementation delivers a broad array of functionalities aimed at improving search efficiency and user experience.

Features

  • Web Search Capability: The MCP server facilitates general web searches with advanced features like pagination and content freshness. This function ensures users receive the most relevant and up-to-date information.

  • Local Search Integration: Specifically designed to address local needs, the server performs searches for businesses and services within the user's vicinity. In cases where local data is insufficient, it defaults to general web searches, ensuring that the user receives comprehensive search results.

  • Advanced Search Tools: Utilizing tools like brave_web_search and brave_local_search, the MCP server delivers refined search results. These tools support various filtering options to control result types and safety levels.

  • API Access and Configuration: Users need an API key obtained through Brave Search to set up and run the service. An integration example with Claude Desktop demonstrates the ease of configuration.

  • Open Source Licensing: The MCP server's MIT License allows free use and modification of the software, encouraging community improvement and customization.

Use Cases

The Brave Search MCP server can be utilized in various scenarios:

  • General Information Retrieval: The MCP server's web search capability is ideal for retrieving up-to-date information on a wide array of topics, whether for academic research or general inquiry.

  • Local Business Discovery: With local search capabilities, users can find nearby services and businesses effectively, such as restaurants, repair services, and more, boosting community engagement.

  • Custom Search Solutions: The flexible filtering options and tool integrations allow businesses to customize searches according to specific safety standards and data preferences.

This server is available under the MIT License, allowing users to customize and extend its capabilities according to their specific requirements.