duckduckgo-mcp-server
DuckDuckGo search server for MCP. duckduckgo-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by nickclyde. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 2 tools, including search and fetch_content, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Search, Tool/Server and Integration/Claude.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a DuckDuckGo search server that provides web search capabilities and content fetching features, specifically designed for integration with AI assistants like Claude.
How to use this MCP
The MCP can be installed via Smithery or directly using Python's uv pip. It integrates with Claude Desktop through configuration files and provides two main tools: search and content fetching.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to perform web searches through DuckDuckGo, fetch and parse webpage content, with built-in rate limiting and LLM-friendly output formatting for enhanced AI workflows.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the duckduckgo-mcp-server MCP server?
duckduckgo-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from nickclyde. 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 duckduckgo-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add duckduckgo-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does duckduckgo-mcp-server provide?
duckduckgo-mcp-server provides 2 tools: search and fetch_content.
Is duckduckgo-mcp-server free to use?
duckduckgo-mcp-server 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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