duck-duck-scrape-mcp
@mmkal
About duck-duck-scrape-mcp
An MCP server for (free!) search results via duckduckgo
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"duckduckgo-web-search": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"github:mmkal/duck-duck-scrape-mcp"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is duck-duck-scrape-mcp?
Duck-duck-scrape-mcp is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides free web search results by scraping DuckDuckGo. It is intended for developers who need a simple, no‑API-key search tool for use with MCP clients.
How to use duck-duck-scrape-mcp?
Since the server is not published to npm, configure it in your .mcp.json using the github: directive: set the command to npx with arguments -y and github:mmkal/duck-duck-scrape-mcp.
Key features of duck-duck-scrape-mcp
- Free web search via DuckDuckGo scraping
- No API key required
- Easy setup with npx and GitHub references
- Compatible with any MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop)
Use cases of duck-duck-scrape-mcp
- Provide search results to an AI assistant without paid APIs
- Enable MCP clients to look up information from the web
- Integrate web search into prototyping or testing environments
FAQ from duck-duck-scrape-mcp
How is this different from the Brave search MCP server?
It is similar to the Brave search MCP server but uses DuckDuckGo scraping instead of the Brave Search API.
What are the runtime requirements?
You need npx (shipped with Node.js) to run the server via the GitHub package.
Is an API key needed?
No, the server works entirely by scraping DuckDuckGo without any API key.
Are there any usage restrictions?
Consult DuckDuckGo’s terms of service before using this server, as scraping may be subject to their policies.
Where is the package published?
It is not currently published on npm; you must use the github:mmkal/duck-duck-scrape-mcp directive.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Brave search MCP server?
It is similar to the Brave search MCP server but uses DuckDuckGo scraping instead of the Brave Search API.
What are the runtime requirements?
You need `npx` (shipped with Node.js) to run the server via the GitHub package.
Is an API key needed?
No, the server works entirely by scraping DuckDuckGo without any API key.
Are there any usage restrictions?
Consult DuckDuckGo’s terms of service before using this server, as scraping may be subject to their policies.
Where is the package published?
It is not currently published on npm; you must use the `github:mmkal/duck-duck-scrape-mcp` directive.
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