brave/brave-search
MCP ServerBrave Search MCP Server - web search via Brave Search API
Brave Search API MCP server. Web search, local search, video, image, and news results with AI summaries.
MCP Server
- Package:
@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search - Transport: stdio
- Command:
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search
Authentication
API key
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
BRAVE_API_KEY | Yes | Brave Search API key |
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
brave_web_search | Web search with filtering |
brave_local_search | Local business search |
brave_video_search | Video search |
brave_image_search | Image search |
brave_news_search | News search |
brave_summarizer | AI-powered summaries |
Configuration Example
[[mcp.servers]]
name = "brave-search"
type = "stdio"
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"]
timeout_seconds = 60
env = { BRAVE_API_KEY = "your-value" }
tools = []Notes: DEPRECATED — use @brave/brave-search-mcp-server instead.