SearXNG MCP
About
An MCP server that provides private web search for AI assistants via SearXNG — a metasearch engine. Supports Claude, Cursor and more, aggregating results from multiple search engines while protecting user privacy.
Our Verdict
SearXNG MCP brings search capabilities to the MCP ecosystem. Its GitHub popularity reflects community trust, and the standardized protocol ensures broad compatibility across AI clients.
Pricing
Use Cases
- Integrating search capabilities into AI agent workflows
- Building custom AI-powered tools with SearXNG MCP
- Enhancing AI agent functionality with standardized MCP access
Pros
- SearXNG MCP provides standardized MCP protocol access
- Open source with 1,089 GitHub stars
- Active development and community support
Cons
- Requires MCP-compatible client (Claude, Cursor, etc.)
- Setup complexity varies by client
- Some features may depend on client capabilities
Installation
npx -y mcp-searxngFrequently Asked Questions
How is SearXNG MCP different from DuckDuckGo MCP?
SearXNG is a metasearch engine that aggregates results from Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo and more — providing more comprehensive results. However, it requires running your own SearXNG instance (Docker deployable), which adds setup complexity. DuckDuckGo MCP works out of the box with no self-hosting needed.
Does SearXNG MCP require self-hosting?
Yes, you need to run your own SearXNG instance. Docker one-liner recommended: docker run -d --name searxng -p 8888:8080 searxng/searxng. After deployment, configure the instance URL. You can also use public SearXNG instances, but that reduces privacy.
Is SearXNG MCP free?
Completely free and open source — SearXNG itself is also an open source project. You only need to cover the cost of self-hosting (if any), with no fees or API keys required for the MCP server itself.