SearXNG FAQs

Name: SearXNG
Author: kevinwatt

Question 1

What features does SearXNG MCP Server offer?

Accepted Answer

Key features include meta search across multiple engines, privacy focus (no tracking), support for various search categories (news, images, etc.), language and time range filtering, and configurable safe search levels.

Question 2

Can I customize the search parameters?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can customize search parameters like `query`, `page`, `language`, `categories`, `time_range`, and `safesearch` to refine your search results.

Question 3

What is SearXNG MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's an MCP server that integrates with SearXNG, allowing you to perform privacy-focused meta searches across multiple search engines. It returns results without tracking or profiling.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for using SearXNG MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need a local SearXNG instance running. The documentation provides instructions on how to set up SearXNG using Docker.

Question 5

How do I install and use SearXNG MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it globally using npm (`npm install -g @kevinwatt/mcp-server-searxng`) and run it directly with `mcp-server-searxng`. You can also integrate it with Dive Desktop using the provided configuration.

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