# Brave Search Server

Provide comprehensive web search capabilities including web, image, news, video, and local points of interest searches using the Brave Search API. Enable users to perform targeted searches and retrie…

## Quick Start

```bash
# Connect this server (installs CLI if needed)
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest mcp add mikechao/brave-search-mcp

# Browse available tools
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool list mikechao/brave-search-mcp

# Get full schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get mikechao/brave-search-mcp brave_image_search

# Call a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool call mikechao/brave-search-mcp brave_image_search '{}'
```

## Tools (5)

- `brave_image_search` — A tool for searching the web for images using the Brave Search API.
- `brave_web_search` — Performs a web search using the Brave Search API, ideal for general queries, and online content. Use this for broad inf…
- `brave_local_search` — Searches for local businesses and places using Brave's Local Search API. Best for queries related to physical locations…
- `brave_news_search` — Searches for news articles using the Brave Search API. Use this for recent events, trending topics, or specific news st…
- `brave_video_search` — Searches for videos using the Brave Search API. Use this for video content, tutorials, or any media-related queries. Re…

```bash
# Get full input/output schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get mikechao/brave-search-mcp <tool-name>
```

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Source: https://github.com/mikechao/brave-search-mcp | License: GPL-3.0