SearXNG FAQs

Question 1

What are the main benefits of using SearXNG for web searches?

Accepted Answer

SearXNG provides anonymous, aggregated web search results from multiple engines. Key benefits include advanced filtering by categories (images, news, videos), time ranges, language localization, configurable safe search, and autocomplete suggestions, all while respecting your privacy.

Question 2

What is SearXNG and how does it integrate with MCP clients?

Accepted Answer

SearXNG is an MCP server that bridges the privacy-respecting SearXNG metasearch engine with Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients. This integration enables powerful, private web search capabilities directly within your MCP-compatible applications like Claude Desktop or Cline.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for setting up SearXNG?

Accepted Answer

To get started, you'll need Python 3.10 or higher, a running SearXNG instance (either local or a public instance), and an MCP client. Installation typically involves cloning the repository or using pip, followed by simple configuration in your MCP client's settings.

Question 4

Which MCP clients are compatible with SearXNG?

Accepted Answer

SearXNG is built for compatibility with any Model Context Protocol (MCP) client. Popular examples include Claude Desktop, Cline (a VSCode extension), and other applications that adhere to the MCP standard.

Question 5

Can I filter search results by specific criteria?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SearXNG offers robust filtering. You can filter results by specific categories (e.g., 'general', 'images', 'news', 'science'), define time ranges ('day', 'month', 'year'), specify search engines, and configure safe search levels (off, moderate, strict).

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