brave-search-mcpPrivacy-first Brave Search MCP Server offers AI-powered web, image, video, news, and local POI search with summarization and no tracking for agent use.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install BuddhaSource/brave-search-mcpPrivacy-First Search for AI Agents
Official MCP server from Brave integrating the Brave Search API. Provides comprehensive search capabilities including web, images, videos, news, and local points of interest with AI-powered summarization.
No user tracking, no profiling, no search history surveillance. Unlike Google, Brave Search doesn't build profiles or track behavior.
# Official Brave Search MCP Server
npm install -g @brave/brave-search-mcp-server
# Or via GitHub
git clone https://github.com/brave/brave-search-mcp-server
cd brave-search-mcp-server
npm install
npm run buildAdd to your MCP client config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@brave/brave-search-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}brave_web_search)General purpose internet search.
Agent Usage:
"Search for recent developments in quantum computing"
"Find tutorials on React hooks"
"What are the best practices for Docker security?"Parameters:
query (required) - Search termscount (optional) - Number of results (default 10, max 20)offset (optional) - Pagination offsetbrave_local_search)Find businesses, restaurants, services near a location.
Agent Usage:
"Find coffee shops near San Francisco"
"Pizza restaurants in Brooklyn"
"Gas stations near Times Square"Parameters:
query (required) - What to search forlocation (optional) - City, address, coordinatesbrave_image_search)Visual content discovery.
Agent Usage:
"Find images of the Golden Gate Bridge"
"Product photography for smartphones"
"Infographics about climate change"brave_video_search)Video content from YouTube, Vimeo, and other platforms.
Agent Usage:
"Tutorial videos on machine learning"
"Keynotes from recent tech conferences"
"Documentary about space exploration"brave_news_search)Current events and journalism.
Agent Usage:
"Latest news about AI regulation"
"Recent developments in renewable energy"
"Tech industry news this week"brave_web_search with summarizer)AI-powered summarization of search results.
Agent Usage:
"Summarize current state of quantum computing research"
"Give me a summary of recent climate policy changes"Agent: "What are the latest findings on CRISPR gene editing?"
Brave Search: Returns recent articles, papers, news with summaryAgent: "Is it true that coffee improves cognitive function?"
Brave Search: Provides sources, studies, verificationAgent: "Find highly-rated sushi restaurants in Seattle"
Brave Search: Returns businesses with ratings, addresses, hoursAgent: "Find video tutorials on Kubernetes deployment"
Brave Search: Returns relevant videos from multiple platformsAgent: "What's happening with Tesla this week?"
Brave Search: Recent news articles, announcements, coverageHuman: "I'm planning a trip to Tokyo. Help me prepare."
Agent:
1. brave_web_search("Tokyo travel guide 2026")
2. brave_web_search("Tokyo weather forecast")
3. brave_local_search("best ramen restaurants Tokyo")
4. brave_image_search("Tokyo metro map")
5. brave_news_search("Tokyo events 2026")
Agent: "Here's your Tokyo trip prep:
- Weather: [from search results]
- Top ramen spots: [from local search]
- Metro map: [image links]
- Current events: [from news search]"| Feature | Brave Search | Google Search |
|---------|--------------|---------------|
| Privacy | ✅ No tracking | ❌ Extensive tracking |
| AI Summary | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Limited |
| API Cost | ✅ 2K free/month | ❌ Expensive |
| Speed | ✅ Fast | ✅ Fast |
| Coverage | ✅ Independent index | ✅ Comprehensive |
| Agent-Friendly | ✅ Structured data | ⚠️ Limited |
Free Tier:
Pro Tier:
From Brave:
"Brave Search does not collect personal data, build user profiles, or track individual searches. Your queries are anonymous."
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/brave-search-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"DEFAULT_COUNT": "15",
"ENABLE_SUMMARIZER": "true"
}
}
}
}The search tool every agent needs: Privacy-first, AI-native, comprehensive coverage. Install once, search forever.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Helps researchers gather and summarize recent studies, papers, and news on specific topics like quantum computing or CRISPR gene editing. It provides privacy-focused search with AI summarization to quickly distill key findings without tracking user queries.
Assists users in finding nearby businesses, restaurants, or services based on location queries. Ideal for travel planning or local exploration, offering structured data on POIs with ratings and addresses without invasive tracking.
Supports content creators by sourcing images, videos, and news for projects while verifying facts through multiple search types. Ensures privacy and provides AI summaries to streamline research for articles or multimedia content.
Monitors current events, news, and developments in technology sectors like AI or renewable energy. Enables agents to stay updated with summarized insights and video content from conferences, aiding in competitive analysis.
Helps healthcare professionals or patients verify medical claims by searching for studies, news, and tutorials on topics like coffee's cognitive effects. Provides privacy-focused results with summarization for quick, accurate information retrieval.
Offers a free tier with 2,000 queries per month to attract users, then charges for higher volumes or advanced features through paid plans. Revenue comes from developers and businesses needing scalable search capabilities without Google tracking.
Provides custom integration and support for large organizations embedding Brave Search into their AI agents or applications. Revenue is generated through licensing, dedicated support, and tailored solutions for industries like media or research.
Monetizes local search results by partnering with businesses for featured listings or referrals, such as promoting restaurants or services. Revenue comes from commissions or advertising within search outputs for POIs and content discovery.
💬 Integration Tip
Start by obtaining a free API key from Brave's website and test with the web search tool to understand the structured data format before scaling to other search types.
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