web-search-mcp
Web search MCP server for AI agents — DuckDuckGo + content extraction
Documentation
Web Search MCP Server
DuckDuckGo search + web content extraction for AI agents. No API key needed. Free tier works forever.
What agents do with this
- Search the web in real-time for current information
- Fetch and extract readable content from any URL
- Ask questions, verify facts, find sources
- Browse documentation, job listings, news
Quick Install
Method 1: Direct from GitHub (no npm account needed)
Clone and run:
git clone https://github.com/tiagohanna123/web-search-mcp.git
cd web-search-mcp
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.jsMethod 2: npx (if you have npm)
{
"mcpServers": {
"web-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "github:tiagohanna123/web-search-mcp"]
}
}
}Method 3: Docker
docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/tiagohanna123/web-search-mcpTools
`web_search`
Search DuckDuckGo. Returns up to 10 results with titles, URLs, and snippets.
Parameters:
- `query` (required) — The search query
- `count` (optional, default 5, max 10) — Number of results
`web_fetch`
Fetch any URL and extract readable content (strips navigation, ads, footers).
Parameters:
- `url` (required) — The URL to fetch
Premium — R$50 (lifetime)
Get unlimited requests and priority features:
What's included vs Free
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Requests/minute | 10 | 100 |
| Content extraction | 5K chars | 50K chars |
| Cache | 5 min | 30 min |
| Rate limit window | 1 min | Rolling 24h |
| Support | GitHub Issues | Priority channel |
How to buy
**Comprar Acesso Premium — R$50 via Pix ou Cartão**
After purchase, email us at mkblprodutora@infinitepay.io with your GitHub username to receive a premium access key.
Or self-host with all features (forever free)
The code is MIT licensed. Clone the repo, run it yourself. No limits. Premium is for those who want a managed instance.
Tech Stack
- TypeScript / Node.js
- @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
- duck-duck-scrape (DuckDuckGo API)
- cheerio (HTML parsing)
- Built-in cache (TTL 5 min)
Frequently asked questions
What is web-search-mcp?
web-search-mcp is Web search MCP server for AI agents — DuckDuckGo + content extraction
How do I install web-search-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is web-search-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/tiagohanna123/web-search-mcp.
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