Brave Search MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP)Open SourceMIT

The Brave Search MCP Server connects LLM agents to Brave’s independent web index. It provides tools for performing real-time web searches and local entity queries, ensuring AI assistants stay informed on the latest software vulnerabilities, CVE advisories, and documentation without user tracking.

MCP Architecture & Specifications

Protocol Specification	Model Context Protocol (MCP v1.0)
Transport Architecture	stdio (Standard Input/Output) / SSE
Supported AI Clients	Claude DesktopCursorZedAntigravity
Repository	github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/brave-search
License	MIT
Execution Sandbox	Isolated local subprocess with explicit tool call permission gating
Security Verification	MCP Schema & Protocol Audited

Claude Desktop & Cursor Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brave_search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<YOUR_BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed Tools & Capabilities

4 Verified Capabilities

Queries Brave’s completely independent, non-Google, non-Bing web search index

Provides rich snippet summaries, site titles, and canonical source citations

Local search capabilities for identifying nearby institutions and services

Strict zero-tracking privacy policy adhering to privacy-first standards

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Authentic community ratings calculated dynamically across security, workflow, and pricing.

4.9/ 5.0

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Brave Search MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP)Open SourceMIT

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MCP Architecture & Specifications

Protocol Specification	Model Context Protocol (MCP v1.0)
Transport Architecture	stdio (Standard Input/Output) / SSE
Supported AI Clients	Claude DesktopCursorZedAntigravity
Repository	github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/brave-search
License	MIT
Execution Sandbox	Isolated local subprocess with explicit tool call permission gating
Security Verification	MCP Schema & Protocol Audited

Claude Desktop & Cursor Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brave_search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<YOUR_BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}