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{
"mcp-servers": {
"brave-search": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"BRAVE_API_KEY",
"brave-search-mcp"
],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "YOUR API KEY HERE"
}
}
}
}brave_web_searchExecutes web searches using Brave's API and returns results.
Read-only operation; retrieves information without modifying any data.
brave_image_searchRetrieves images from the web relevant to the specified query.
Read-only operation; retrieves image results without modifying any data.
brave_news_searchSearches the web for news articles, trending topics, or recent events.
Read-only operation; retrieves news results without modifying any data.
brave_local_searchSearches for local businesses, services, and points of interest.
Read-only operation; retrieves local search results without modifying any data.
brave_video_searchSearches the web for videos related to the specified query.
Read-only operation; retrieves video results without modifying any data.
The Brave Search MCP server is relatively safe for read-only search operations. Risks are primarily related to API key management and potential information exposure through search queries. Using environment variables for the API key and limiting query scope can mitigate risks.