DuckDuckGo MCP
About This Server
A privacy-focused search MCP server powered by DuckDuckGo. Lets AI agents get real-time web search results through DuckDuckGo's search engine — no API key needed, protecting your search privacy.
Installation
npx -y duckduckgo-mcp-serverOfficial README installation guide
Install from PyPI using uv:
uv pip install duckduckgo-mcp-serverFrequently Asked Questions
How is DuckDuckGo MCP different from Brave Search MCP?
DuckDuckGo MCP is completely free with no API key needed — ideal for zero-cost deployment. Brave Search MCP requires an API key (with a free tier). Both are privacy-first search engines, with varying search result quality.
Can DuckDuckGo MCP search Chinese content?
Yes. DuckDuckGo supports multilingual search including Chinese. However, it may not be directly accessible in mainland China without a VPN. Search results are primarily in English and Chinese, with Chinese search quality not as good as domestic engines like Baidu.
Is DuckDuckGo MCP free?
Completely free and open source, no API key or registration needed. The MCP server runs locally and fetches results through DuckDuckGo's public search API with no usage limits.