The Brave Search server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) implementation that acts as a bridge to the Brave Search API. It offers a wide array of search functionalities, including general web search with advanced filtering, local business discovery with detailed information, and specialized searches for images, videos, and news. A key feature is its AI-powered summarization tool, which generates concise summaries from web search results. The server supports both HTTP and STDIO transports, making it versatile for integration into various applications like Claude Desktop or VS Code, and requires a Brave Search API key for operation.