
SearXNG MCP
by nicholasq
Web search capabilities for MCP clients using a private SearXNG instance.
What it does
SearXNG MCP is a server that brings the power of SearXNG's aggregated web search into MCP-compatible clients. It allows the AI to perform comprehensive web searches across multiple engines through a self-hosted instance, ensuring privacy and control over search results.
Tools
searxng_search: Performs a web search with parameters for categories, engines, language, pagination, and time ranges.
Installation
Install via Cargo:
cargo install --path .
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"searxng": {
"command": "searxng-mcp",
"env": {
"SEARXNG_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:8080"
}
}
}
}
Supported hosts
- Zed
- Raycast
- OpenCode
Quick install
cargo install --path .Information
- Pricing
- free
- Published
- 5/1/2026
- stars






