Brave Search MCP Server
Add web search capabilities to Claude using Brave Search API for real-time information retrieval.
December 8, 2025by Anthropic
What is a MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude's capabilities with external tools and data sources. They provide access to databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Configure MCP servers in .mcp.json or add them via `claude mcp add` command.
Setup Instructions
1. Get a Brave Search API key from https://brave.com/search/api/ 2. Add to .mcp.json with your API key 3. Or use CLI: claude mcp add brave-search This enables Claude to search the web for: - Current events and news - Documentation and tutorials - Package information - Any real-time data
Installation
claude mcp add brave-searchMCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@anthropic-ai/mcp-server-brave-search"
],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "YOUR_BRAVE_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Usage Example
Claude can search the web: "What are the latest React 19 features?" or "Find documentation for Prisma"
