Brave Search FAQs

Question 1

How do I use the web_search tool?

Accepted Answer

Send an MCP request to the `/mcp` endpoint with the tool name "web_search" and arguments including a "query" string containing your search terms.

Question 2

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a protocol that defines a standard way for AI models to interact with external tools. This server adheres to MCP, allowing seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients.

Question 3

How do I get a Brave Search API key?

Accepted Answer

You can obtain a Brave Search API key by visiting the Brave Search API Dashboard and creating an account: https://api-dashboard.search.brave.com/login

Question 4

What are the environment variables needed to run the server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to set the `BRAVE_API_KEY` with your Brave Search API key. Optionally, you can configure the `PORT` to specify the port the server runs on (default: 3010).

Question 5

What is Brave Search MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows your AI models to perform web searches using the Brave Search API. It provides a standardized way to integrate web search functionality into AI workflows.

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