brave-search-mcp
Official Brave Search MCP Server for web search, image search, news search, video search, and local POI search. Privacy-focused search API with AI-powered summarization. Connect AI agents to comprehensive search capabilities without Google tracking. Supports web navigation, research, fact-checking, and content discovery. Use when agents need to search the internet, find current information, research topics, verify facts, discover images/videos, or locate businesses/places.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/buddhasource/brave-search-mcpWhat This Skill Does
The brave-search-mcp skill integrates the official Brave Search API directly into your OpenClaw agent environment. It provides a privacy-focused, high-quality search engine designed for AI agents that require real-time information retrieval. Unlike traditional search engines, Brave Search is built for developer consumption, offering structured data, AI-powered summarization, and a clean interface that eliminates tracking and profiling. This skill enables your agent to perform web queries, locate local businesses, discover visual media (images and videos), and stay updated with current events through news search tools.
Installation
You can install this skill directly using the OpenClaw CLI. Ensure you have your Brave Search API key ready, as it is required for all requests. Use the following command:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/buddhasource/brave-search-mcp
After installation, ensure the BRAVE_API_KEY is added to your environment configuration to authenticate your queries. The free tier offers up to 2,000 queries per month, making it an excellent starting point for research-heavy agents.
Use Cases
- Research Assistant: Automate deep-dive research tasks by summarizing multiple web sources into a single, cohesive report.
- Fact-Checking: Verify claims by fetching the latest news and web articles to confirm or debunk information in real-time.
- Content Discovery: Enhance agent capabilities by sourcing relevant images, diagrams, or video tutorials to augment text-based responses.
- Local Logistics: Help agents find local services, restaurants, or business information based on geographic coordinates or city names.
Example Prompts
- "Perform a research summary on the latest advancements in small modular reactors and provide links to the top three sources."
- "Find the top-rated Italian restaurants in downtown Chicago and provide their locations."
- "Can you search for video tutorials on how to set up a Kubernetes cluster on AWS and summarize the most recommended approach?"
Tips & Limitations
- Rate Limiting: Keep an eye on your monthly query count. The free tier is generous, but high-volume tasks should be managed accordingly.
- Context Handling: When using the
brave_web_searchtool, try to be specific in your queries to reduce the number of irrelevant results processed by the AI. - Data Privacy: Because this skill uses the Brave Search API, your agent's queries are handled without tracking or profiling, ensuring higher privacy for sensitive research projects.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-buddhasource-brave-search-mcp": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, external-api
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