SearXNG FAQs

Question 1

What is the SearXNG MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to integrate SearXNG's private and aggregated web search capabilities directly into other applications and services via an API.

Question 2

What search features does it offer?

Accepted Answer

It provides comprehensive web search, aggregating results from multiple engines across categories like general, images, videos, news, and scientific papers, with advanced filtering options for language, time, and safety.

Question 3

How do applications connect to this server?

Accepted Answer

Applications can connect using stateless HTTP, STDIO, or SSE transports, offering flexibility for integration with various clients and systems, often leveraging JSON-RPC.

Question 4

Can I programmatically discover search categories and engines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the server includes a discovery feature (`searxng_get_info` tool) that allows applications to dynamically retrieve the list of available search categories and engines from your connected SearXNG instance.

Question 5

What do I need to run SearXNG MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.10+ and a running SearXNG instance that the MCP server can connect to. It also supports easy deployment via Docker for simplified setup.

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