Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Brave Search

Brave Search MCP server provides web, image, news, video, and local search capabilities via the Brave Search API, requiring an API key for access.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubDockerBrave Search

Capabilities

read

Quickstart

Config

{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (5)

safe

brave_web_search

Executes web searches using Brave's API and returns results.

Read-only operation; retrieves information without modifying any data.

safe

brave_image_search

Retrieves images from the web relevant to the specified query.

Read-only operation; retrieves image results without modifying any data.

safe

brave_news_search

Searches the web for news articles, trending topics, or recent events.

Read-only operation; retrieves news results without modifying any data.

safe

brave_local_search

Searches for local businesses, services, and points of interest.

Read-only operation; retrieves local search results without modifying any data.

safe

brave_video_search

Searches the web for videos related to the specified query.

Read-only operation; retrieves video results without modifying any data.

Safety Assessment

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.

Read-only access to search functionalities.
Requires an API key for authentication.
No direct write or delete operations on external systems.
Limited scope of operations to search-related tasks.

Exposure of API key if not handled securely.
Potential for information leakage through search queries.
Dependency on the security of the Brave Search API.
Local search requires a Pro API plan, potentially increasing cost and data exposure.