MCP Web Search Tool

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing real-time web search capabilities through pluggable search providers. Currently integrated with the Brave Search API.

Features

• Real-Time Information Access: Enables AI assistants to retrieve up-to-date information from the web
• Pluggable Search Providers: Modular architecture allows for easy switching between different search engines
• Structured Output Format: Returns search results in a clean, consistent JSON format
• Smart Query Handling: Automatically categorizes queries and provides AI assistants with context-aware guidance

Requirements

• Node.js: v16.x or newer
• npm: v7.x or newer
• Brave Search API Key: Required for accessing the Brave Search API

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/gabrimatic/mcp-web-search-tool.git
   cd mcp-web-search-tool
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Configure Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the project root:

   BRAVE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
   MAX_RESULTS=10 # Optional: Default is 10
   REQUEST_TIMEOUT=10000 # Optional: Default is 10000ms
   

4. Build the Project:

   npm run build
   

Usage

Starting the Server

npm start

Testing the Server

node test-server.js

Integration with Claude Desktop App (optional)

One of the most exciting aspects of this project is its seamless integration with the Claude Desktop app. This integration allows users to ask Claude questions that require real-time information, and Claude will automatically use the web search tool to provide up-to-date answers.

Configuration

1. Create a claude_desktop_config.json file:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "mcp-web-search": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": [
           "/path/to/your/mcp-web-search-tool/build/index.js"
         ]
       }
     }
   }
   

2. Launch Claude Desktop with your configuration file.

3. Ask Claude questions requiring real-time information, and it will automatically use the web search tool.

YouTube Video

Watch Claude in action using the MCP Web Search Tool for real-time AI browsing!

Claude + MCP Web Search – Live Demo

Example Queries:

• “What are analysts saying about the MVP race after tonight’s NBA games?”
• “What are the latest news about artificial intelligence?”
• “What’s the weather like in New York today?”
• “How is the stock market performing right now?”

Available Tools

Web Search

• Tool Name: web_search
• Description: Search the web for REAL-TIME information
• Necessarily For: Weather, current events, sports scores, stock market updates
• Parameters:
  • search_term (string): The search term to look up
  • provider (string, optional): Search provider (defaults to Brave)

Query Categories

The tool automatically categorizes queries into:

• Weather information
• Current events and news
• Sports scores and results
• Stock market and financial data
• Time-sensitive information
• General information seeking

License

MIT License

Developer

By Hossein Yousefpour

© All rights reserved.

Medium Article

Read more about the MCP Web Search Tool, its capabilities, and how it enhances AI-driven web search in our detailed Medium article: Deep Dive into MCP Web Search Tool

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