ddg-mcp
DuckDuckGo search API via MCP. ddg-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by misanthropic-ai. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under Tool/Search and AI/Integration.
What is this MCP
This MCP provides DuckDuckGo search capabilities through the Model Context Protocol, offering text, image, news, video search, and AI chat functionality.
How to use this MCP
Install via pip/uv, configure search parameters (region, safesearch, etc.), and use provided tools (ddg-text-search, ddg-image-search) and prompts (search-results-summary) through MCP-compatible clients.
What this MCP can be used for
Enhancing AI assistants with web search capabilities, creating search-powered workflows, and integrating DuckDuckGo's search features into applications via MCP.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ddg-mcp MCP server?
ddg-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from misanthropic-ai. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect ddg-mcp to my AI client?
Add ddg-mcp to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline) as a stdio or SSE server, then restart the client so it picks up the new server.
Is ddg-mcp free to use?
ddg-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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