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MCP server for connecting agentic systems to search systems via searXNG

Publishersecretiveshell
Repositorymcp-searxng
LanguagePython
Forks
18
Stars
118
Available tools
1
Transport typestdio, streamable-http
Categories
Search Web
LicenseMIT
Links
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  • Connect tools to AI workflows

    SearXNG Search exposes MCP capabilities that can be used by compatible AI clients and agents.

  • 1 available tools

    Browse the callable actions below, including names and descriptions when provided by the server.

  • Ready-to-copy setup

    Use the installation snippets to configure this server in your preferred MCP client.

  • Open source signals

    118 stars and 18 forks from the linked repository.

MCP-searxng

An MCP server for connecting agentic systems to search systems via searXNG.

Tools

Search the web with SearXNG

Prompts

python
search(query: str) -> f"Searching for {query} using searXNG"

Usage

via uvx

  1. configure your client JSON like
json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "searxng": {
      "command": "uvx", 
      "args": [
        "mcp-searxng"
      ]
    }
  }
}

via git clone

  1. Add the server to claude desktop (the entrypoint is main.py)

Clone the repo and add this JSON to claude desktop

you can run this server with uvx mcp-searxng, or use a local copy of the repo

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "searxng": {
      "command": "uv", 
      "args": [
        "--project",
        "/absoloute/path/to/MCP-searxng/",
        "run",
        "/absoloute/path/to/MCP-searxng/mcp-searxng/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

you will need to change the paths to match your environment

Custom SearXNG URL

  1. set the environment variable SEARXNG_URL to the URL of the searxng server (default is http://localhost:8080)

  2. run your MCP client and you should be able to search the web with searxng

Note: if you are using claude desktop make sure to kill the process (task manager or equivalent) before running the server again

Installation

TypingMind
Prerequisites:

Node.js 18+

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "searxng": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-searxng"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

  • search

    search the web using searXNG. This will aggregate the results from google, bing, brave, duckduckgo and many others. Use this to find information on the web. Even if you do not have access to the internet, you can still use this tool to search the web.

Use SearXNG Search MCP with multiple AI models

TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so once SearXNG Search is connected, you can use it with different AI models in TypingMind instead of setting it up separately for each model. You can run MCP locally on your device or connect to a remote MCP server URL.

Option 1: Use the local connector

Use this when the MCP server needs access to local files, apps, or private resources on your computer.

1

Open the MCP settings

In TypingMind, go to Settings, Advanced Settings, then Model Context Protocol and choose Setup Connector.

  1. Open TypingMind in your browser.
  2. Click the Settings icon.
  3. Go to Advanced Settings.
  4. Open the Model Context Protocol section.
  5. Click Setup Connector and choose This Device.
TypingMind MCP connector setup screen with This Device selected
2

Run the connector command

Choose This Device, copy the command from TypingMind, and run it in Terminal. Keep the process running while you use MCP.

  1. Copy the setup command shown by TypingMind.
  2. Open Terminal on macOS or Windows Terminal on Windows.
  3. Paste and run the command.
  4. Approve the package install if Terminal asks you to proceed.
  5. Keep the Terminal window running while using MCP tools.
3

Add SearXNG Search as a server

When the connector status is Ready, click Edit Servers and paste the MCP server configuration.

  1. Wait until the connector status shows Ready.
  2. Click Edit Servers.
  3. Paste the SearXNG Search MCP server configuration.
  4. Save the server list.
  5. Refresh if you want to confirm the connector is still ready.
TypingMind MCP settings showing active server and Edit Servers button
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "searxng-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-searxng"
      ]
    }
  }
}
4

Use it across models

Save the server list, open Plugins, enable the SearXNG Search MCP tools, then select any supported AI model in TypingMind and use the tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.

  1. Open the Plugins page in TypingMind.
  2. Enable the SearXNG Search MCP tools.
  3. Start a chat and choose the AI model you want to use.
  4. Use the MCP tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.
  5. Switch to another AI model whenever needed without reconnecting MCP.
TypingMind chat using enabled MCP tools with a selected AI model
Can you use SearXNG Search to help me with this task?
SearXNG Search
Sure. I read it.
Here is what I found using SearXNG Search.

Option 2: Add an MCP server URL

Use this when SearXNG Search is already hosted remotely or your team wants one shared connector that multiple users can access.

1

Open MCP connectors

In TypingMind, go to Plugins, open MCP connectors, then choose Add URL.

  1. Open TypingMind in your browser.
  2. Go to Plugins.
  3. Open MCP connectors.
  4. Click Add URL.
TypingMind Add Custom MCP Server URL form
2

Paste the server URL

Enter your server URL in the Server URL field. Add a connection name, description, icon, custom HTTP headers, or OAuth client settings if the server requires them.

  1. Paste your server URL into the Server URL field.
  2. Enter a connection name for SearXNG Search.
  3. Add a description and icon if you want it to be easier to identify.
  4. Add custom HTTP headers or OAuth client details if the server requires authentication.
3

Create the connection

Click Create connection, then return to the Plugins list and confirm the new MCP connection is active.

  1. Click Create connection.
  2. Return to the MCP connectors list.
  3. Confirm the SearXNG Search connection appears as active.
  4. Refresh the plugin list if the connection does not appear immediately.
4

Switch models without reconnecting

Start a chat with your preferred model, enable the SearXNG Search tools from Plugins, and switch to another model whenever needed. The MCP connection stays available to the TypingMind workspace.

  1. Start a new chat in TypingMind.
  2. Select the AI model you want to use.
  3. Enable the SearXNG Search tools from Plugins.
  4. Ask the model to use the tool when needed.
  5. Switch to another AI model and reuse the same MCP connection.
TypingMind chat using enabled MCP tools with a selected AI model
Can you use SearXNG Search to help me with this task?
SearXNG Search
Sure. I read it.
Here is what I found using SearXNG Search.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SearXNG Search MCP server used for?

SearXNG Search is an MCP server that lets compatible AI clients connect to external tools and context. In TypingMind, you can add this MCP server once and make its tools available in your AI workspace.

Can I use SearXNG Search MCP with multiple AI models in TypingMind?

Yes. TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so you can use SearXNG Search with different AI models such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other models you have configured in TypingMind without setting up the MCP server separately for each model.

Why use SearXNG Search MCP with TypingMind?

TypingMind is one of the best frontends for LLM chat because it brings multiple AI models, prompts, plugins, AI agents, API keys, and MCP tools into one workspace. With SearXNG Search connected, you can use its MCP tools across your preferred models while keeping your chat workflow organized in TypingMind.

How do I connect SearXNG Search MCP to TypingMind?

SearXNG Search can be connected in TypingMind with the local MCP connector or by adding a remote MCP server URL. Use the local connector when the server needs access to files, apps, or private resources on your device, and use a server URL when the MCP server is hosted remotely.

What tools does SearXNG Search MCP provide in TypingMind?

SearXNG Search exposes 1 MCP tools that can be enabled from the TypingMind Plugins page and used in chat or assigned to AI agents.

Do I need to share my API keys with TypingMind to use SearXNG Search MCP?

No. TypingMind is local-first and lets you keep your model providers, API keys, prompts, and MCP configuration under your control. If SearXNG Search requires authentication, add the required headers, OAuth settings, or local configuration for that MCP server when you create the connection.

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