Install Brave Search in Claude Code
Remote URL
claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-brave-search https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx-io-brave-search": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp"
}
}
}npm
claude mcp add pipeworx-io-brave-search -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-brave-search{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx-io-brave-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-brave-search"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the Brave Search MCP server do?
Brave Search MCP — independent web index (no Google/Bing dependency)
Is the Brave Search MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does Brave Search run locally or remotely?
Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.
How do I add Brave Search to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-brave-search https://gateway.pipeworx.io/brave-search/mcp
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