Solo-fit verdict
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Editor notes
Brave's own index behind an MCP server: web, local, image, video and news search plus summaries. Needs an API key; every month includes $5 of free credits, and a credit card is required for anti-fraud. MIT; runs locally via npx.
Web, news, image, video and local search from Brave's independent index.
Installation
npx -y @brave/brave-search-mcp-server --transport stdio (env BRAVE_API_KEY)About Brave Search MCP Server
Brave's official MCP server exposes the Brave Search API to agents: web, local, image, video and news search plus AI summarization, all from Brave's independent web index. It needs a Brave Search API key; plans include $5 of free credits every month.
Installation
npx -y @brave/brave-search-mcp-server --transport stdio (env BRAVE_API_KEY)Pricing
From the vendor's pricing pageVerified Oct 5, 2026
| Plan | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Search | $5 | $5 free credits every month |
| Answers | $4 | + $5 per 1M input/output tokens |