# Brave Search MCP

> Web, news, image and local search via the Brave Search API.

- Type: MCP Server
- Use case: Search & Research
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, Cursor, VS Code & Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf
- Website: https://github.com/brave/brave-search-mcp-server
- Source: https://github.com/brave/brave-search-mcp-server
- Author: Brave
- Pricing: Freemium
- License: MIT
- Listed on MetaSkill: https://meta-skill.com/mcp-servers/brave-search-mcp

## Install

```
# Claude Code
claude mcp add brave-search -- npx -y @brave/brave-search-mcp-server

# Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf (mcp.json)
"brave-search": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@brave/brave-search-mcp-server"] }

# Set BRAVE_API_KEY
```

## About

Brave's official server lets agents search the web with Brave's independent index. Requires a Brave Search API key (free tier available).