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MCP server for connecting agentic systems to search systems via searXNG

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Overview

MCP-searxng is a server designed to connect agentic systems to search systems using the searXNG framework, enabling efficient web searches.

To use MCP-searxng, configure your client JSON or clone the repository and run the server using the provided commands. Set the environment variable for the searXNG URL if needed.

  • Connects agentic systems to search systems seamlessly. - Utilizes the searXNG framework for web searches. - Customizable server URL for flexibility.
  1. Integrating search capabilities into agentic systems.
  2. Enabling web searches for automated systems.
  3. Customizing search environments for specific applications.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP-searxng 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-secretiveshell": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-searxng-secretiveshell"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is searXNG?

SearXNG is a metasearch engine that aggregates results from various search engines.

How do I run the server?

You can run the server using the command `uvx mcp-searxng` after configuring your client JSON.

Can I customize the search URL?

Yes! You can set the `SEARXNG_URL` environment variable to your desired URL.

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