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TL;DR

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 May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Privacy-first web search engine

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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Key Takeaways

  • DuckDuckGo 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 duckduckgo — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source — 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 DuckDuckGo MCP server?

The DuckDuckGo 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 privacy-first web search engine. It exposes DuckDuckGo's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

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.

Is DuckDuckGo MCP free?

Yes. The DuckDuckGo MCP server is free and open source. You may still need a DuckDuckGo account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does DuckDuckGo 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 DuckDuckGo MCP?

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