OpenAI Web Search FAQs

Question 1

How do I configure the server port?

Accepted Answer

By default, the server runs on port 3000. You can change this by setting the `PORT` environment variable before running the server (e.g., `PORT=8080 openai-websearch-mcp`).

Question 2

What is OpenAI Web Search?

Accepted Answer

OpenAI Web Search is an MCP server that allows AI models to perform real-time web searches using OpenAI's web_search_preview feature. It provides up-to-date information from across the internet to enhance AI model responses.

Question 3

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard that facilitates communication and data exchange between AI models and external services like web search tools. OpenAI Web Search is designed to work seamlessly with MCP clients.

Question 4

Do I need an OpenAI API Key to use OpenAI Web Search?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to set your OpenAI API key as an environment variable (`OPENAI_API_KEY`) for the server to function correctly.

Question 5

How do I integrate OpenAI Web Search with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate it by adding a specific configuration to your Claude Desktop settings, including the command to run the server (e.g., `npx openai-websearch-mcp-server`) and your OpenAI API key.

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