SearXNG MCP Server

MCP Server for SearXNG

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Overview

SearxNG MCP Server is an implementation of an MCP server that integrates the SearxNG API, enabling web search capabilities across various queries.

To use the SearxNG MCP Server, set the SEARXNG_URL environment variable to your SearxNG instance URL and run the server using either NPX or Docker commands as specified in the documentation.

General web search functionality for queries, news, and articles, with pagination support. - Ability to control return size and result counts for web searches.

Integrating web search functionalities into applications.
Enabling custom search solutions for various content types.
Enhancing the capabilities of desktop applications by incorporating search features.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect SearXNG MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-searxng-ihor-sokoliuk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the default SEARXNG_URL?

The default value for SEARXNG_URL is http://localhost:8080.

Can I use my own SearxNG instance?

Yes! You can set the SEARXNG_URL to any public or personal SearxNG instance.

Is SearxNG MCP Server free to use?

Yes! This server is licensed under the MIT License, allowing free use, modification, and distribution.

Developer tools

SearXNG MCP Server — MCP Registry