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Duckduckgo MCP server

nickclyde/duckduckgo-mcp-server

Web search using DuckDuckGo, with content fetching and parsing.

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Install Duckduckgo in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add duckduckgo -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Duckduckgo MCP server do?

Web search using DuckDuckGo, with content fetching and parsing.

Is the Duckduckgo MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Duckduckgo run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Duckduckgo to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/nickclyde/duckduckgo-mcp-server, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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