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Brave Search is a Search MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent web search via Brave Search API. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install brave-search.

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Brave Search

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Last updated August 9, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Web search via Brave Search API

Install Brave Search

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install brave-search
Or run directly:
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Brave Search exposes an MCP interface for search workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install brave-search — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate search workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Brave Search MCP server?

The Brave Search MCP server is an Search Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents web search via Brave Search API. It exposes Brave Search's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Brave Search MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install brave-search` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Brave Search MCP free?

Yes. The Brave Search MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Brave Search account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Brave Search MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Brave Search MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can web search via Brave Search API directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Brave Search operations, inspect results, chain Brave Search with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive search tasks without leaving your editor.