How do I connect Web Research Assistant MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `docker run -d -p 2288:8080 searxng/searxng:latest` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop as compatible clients.

Is Web Research Assistant MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Web Research Assistant MCP Server do?

Web Research Assistant MCP Server documents 13 tools to the agent, including api_docs, check_service_status, compare_tech. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Web Research Assistant

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by elad12390

MCP server for SearXNG with 13 production-ready tools for web search, package info, GitHub integration, error translation, API docs, and more

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$docker run -d -p 2288:8080 searxng/searxng:latest

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ai-toolsclaudemcpmcp-servermodel-context-protocolpythonsearxngweb-research

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Documented tools (13)

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api_docs

Auto-discover and crawl official API documentation. Dynamically finds docs URLs using patterns (docs.{api}.com, {api}.com/docs, etc.), searches for specific topics, crawls pages, and extracts overview, parameters, examples, and related links. Works for ANY API - no hardcoded URLs. Perfect for API in

check_service_status

NEW! Instantly check if external services are experiencing issues. Covers 25+ popular services (Stripe, AWS, GitHub, OpenAI, Vercel, etc.). Returns operational status, current incidents, and component health. Critical for production debugging - know immediately if the issue is external. Response tim

compare_tech

Compare 2-5 technologies side-by-side. Auto-detects category (framework/database/language) and gathers data from NPM, GitHub, and web search. Returns structured comparison with popularity metrics (downloads, stars), performance insights, and best-use summaries. Fast parallel processing (3-4s).

crawl_url

Call immediately after search when you need the actual article body for quoting, summarizing, or extracting data.

extract_data

Extract structured data from HTML pages. Supports tables, lists, fields (via CSS selectors), JSON-LD, and auto-detection. Returns clean JSON output. More efficient than parsing full page text. Perfect for scraping pricing tables, package specs, release notes, or any structured content.

get_changelog

NEW! Get release notes and changelogs for package upgrades. Fetches GitHub releases, highlights breaking changes, and provides upgrade recommendations. Answers "What changed in version X → Y?" and "Are there breaking changes?" Perfect for planning dependency updates.

github_repo

Get GitHub repository health metrics including stars, forks, issues, recent commits, and project details. Use when evaluating open source projects.

package_info

Look up specific npm, PyPI, crates.io, or Go package metadata including version, downloads, license, and dependencies. Use when you know the package name.

package_search

Search for packages by keywords or functionality (e.g., "web framework", "json parser"). Use when you need to find packages that solve a specific problem.

search_examples

Find code examples, tutorials, and technical articles. Optimized for technical content with optional time filtering. Perfect for learning APIs or finding usage patterns.

search_images

Find high-quality royalty-free stock images from Pixabay. Returns photos, illustrations, or vectors. Requires PIXABAYAPIKEY environment variable.

translate_error

Find Stack Overflow solutions for error messages and stack traces. Auto-detects language/framework, extracts key terms (CORS, map, undefined, etc.), filters irrelevant results, and prioritizes Stack Overflow solutions. Handles web-specific errors (CORS, fetch).

web_search

Use first to gather recent information and URLs from SearXNG. Returns 1–10 ranked snippets with clickable URLs.

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How do I connect Web Research Assistant MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `docker run -d -p 2288:8080 searxng/searxng:latest` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop as compatible clients.
Is Web Research Assistant MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Web Research Assistant MCP Server do?: Web Research Assistant MCP Server documents 13 tools to the agent, including api_docs, check_service_status, compare_tech. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.