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mcp-brave-search

Search the web and local businesses via Brave Search MCP.

21|11|Updated Jul 4, 2025
Search Tags:#research#information retrieval#web search#brave search#local search#privacy#current information
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/s-hiraoku/vscode-sidebar-terminal --skill mcp-brave-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp-brave-search
Source: https://github.com/s-hiraoku/vscode-sidebar-terminal/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-brave-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/s-hiraoku/vscode-sidebar-terminal --skill mcp-brave-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users quickly find current information, news, articles, and local businesses online, overcoming the limitations of an AI's knowledge cutoff. It provides a privacy-focused search experience, saving time spent sifting through irrelevant results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • General Web Search: Perform broad searches for up-to-date information, documentation, and news using brave_web_search.
  • Local Business Search: Find nearby services and places with location-based queries using brave_local_search.
  • Use Case: Quickly find the latest features of xterm.js and then locate highly-rated coffee shops near Shibuya, Tokyo, for a productive work session.

Quick Start

Use the brave search skill to find the top 5 news articles about AI advancements in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-brave-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search the web for current information beyond my knowledge cutoff?▼

Web search retrieves up-to-date information, news, and documentation in real time. Use brave_web_search with your query and optional count and offset parameters to get results with titles, URLs, and snippets that reflect the latest available content.

Can I find local businesses and nearby services using web search?▼

Local search locates nearby businesses, services, and places with location-based queries. Use brave_local_search to find highly-rated shops, restaurants, or services near a specific address or city.

How do I retrieve web search results with privacy protection?▼

Brave Search provides privacy-focused results without tracking or profiling. Search queries return relevant titles, URLs, and snippets while maintaining user privacy compared to standard search engines.

What parameters can I use to control web search results?▼

Web search accepts query, count, and offset parameters. Query specifies your search terms, count limits the number of results returned, and offset enables pagination through multiple result pages.

When should I use local search versus general web search?▼

Use general web search for documentation, tutorials, news, and technology research. Use local search when you need location-specific results like nearby businesses, services, or places in a particular area.

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