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DuckDuckGo is a Search MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent privacy-first web search engine. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install duckduckgo.

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DuckDuckGo

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Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Privacy-first web search engine

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Install DuckDuckGo

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install duckduckgo
Or run directly:
npx -y duckduckgo-mcp

Works with

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the DuckDuckGo MCP server?

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

How do I install DuckDuckGo MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install duckduckgo` 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 duckduckgo-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install DuckDuckGo 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 DuckDuckGo 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 DuckDuckGo MCP?

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

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