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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 September 23, 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

Works with

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Brave Search MCP server?

Brave Search is listed as an Search Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent web search via Brave Search API. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

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.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Brave Search MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Brave Search MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Brave Search MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent web search via Brave Search API. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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