brave-search
brave-search is hosted online, so all tools can be tested directly either in theInspector tabor in theOnline Client.
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An MCP server implementation that integrates the Brave Search API, providing both web and local search capabilities.
The Brave Search MCP Server is a robust implementation that leverages the Brave Search API to offer comprehensive search capabilities. It supports both web and local searches, allowing users to find general information, news, articles, and local businesses or services. The server is designed with flexible filtering options, enabling users to control result types, safety levels, and content freshness. Additionally, it features smart fallbacks, where local searches automatically revert to web searches if no local results are found. This server is ideal for developers looking to integrate powerful search functionalities into their applications, with easy configuration and deployment options available through Docker and NPX.
Features
- Web Search: General queries, news, articles, with pagination and freshness controls
- Local Search: Find businesses, restaurants, and services with detailed information
- Flexible Filtering: Control result types, safety levels, and content freshness
- Smart Fallbacks: Local search automatically falls back to web when no results are found
Tools
brave_web_search
Performs a web search using the Brave Search API, ideal for general queries, news, articles, and online content. Use this for broad information gathering, recent events, or when you need diverse web sources. Supports pagination, content filtering, and freshness controls. Maximum 20 results per request, with offset for pagination.
brave_local_search
Searches for local businesses and places using Brave's Local Search API. Best for queries related to physical locations, businesses, restaurants, services, etc. Returns detailed information including:
- Business names and addresses
- Ratings and review counts
- Phone numbers and opening hours Use this when the query implies 'near me' or mentions specific locations. Automatically falls back to web search if no local results are found.