Is Ddg_search safe to use?

Ddg_search has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install Ddg_search?

Ddg_search can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.

What AI clients work with Ddg_search?

Ddg_search is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.

Is Ddg_search actively maintained?

Ddg_search is less actively maintained — last commit was 111 days ago. It has 35 GitHub stars.

Ddg_search

Name: Ddg_search
Author: OEvortex

by OEvortex

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for web search and URL content extraction using DuckDuckGo.

35 0 tools GitHub

No known CVEs

No license

Maintained

Last commit 111d ago

Untested

Transport: stdio

0 tools

Grade F

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Untested on Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddg-search": {
      "command": "<see-readme>",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

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What Ddg_search does

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for web search and URL content extraction using DuckDuckGo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ddg_search safe to use?: Ddg_search has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install Ddg_search?: Ddg_search can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.
What AI clients work with Ddg_search?: Ddg_search is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.
Is Ddg_search actively maintained?: Ddg_search is less actively maintained — last commit was 111 days ago. It has 35 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Untested on Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddg-search": {
      "command": "<see-readme>",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

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What Ddg_search does

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for web search and URL content extraction using DuckDuckGo.

Test This Server

No automated test available for this server. Check the GitHub README for setup instructions.

README

DuckDuckGo, IAsk AI, Monica & Brave AI Search MCP 🔍🧠

Lightning-fast, privacy-first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for web search and AI-powered answers.
Powered by DuckDuckGo, IAsk AI, Monica, and Brave AI.

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[!IMPORTANT] DuckDuckGo Search MCP supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard, making it compatible with various AI assistants and tools.

✨ Features

🌐 Web search using DuckDuckGo HTML

🧠 AI search using IAsk AI, Monica & Brave AI

⚡ Performance optimized with caching

🛡️ Security features including rate limiting and rotating user agents

🔌 MCP-compliant server implementation

🆓 No API keys required - works out of the box

[!IMPORTANT] Unlike many search tools, this package performs actual web scraping rather than using limited APIs, giving you more comprehensive results.

🚀 Quick Start

Run instantly with npx:

npx -y @oevortex/ddg_search@latest

[!TIP] This will download and run the latest version of the MCP server directly without installation – perfect for quick use with AI assistants.

🛠️ Installation Options

Global Installation (npm)

npm install -g @oevortex/ddg_search

Run globally:

ddg-search-mcp

Global Installation (Yarn)

yarn global add @oevortex/ddg_search

Run globally:

ddg-search-mcp

Global Installation (pnpm)

pnpm add -g @oevortex/ddg_search

Run globally:

ddg-search-mcp

Local Installation (Development)

git clone https://github.com/OEvortex/ddg_search.git
cd ddg_search
npm install
npm start

Or with Yarn:

yarn install
yarn start

Or with pnpm:

pnpm install
pnpm start

🧑‍💻 Command Line Options

npx -y @oevortex/ddg_search@latest --help

[!TIP] Use the --version flag to check which version you're running.

🤖 Using with MCP Clients

[!IMPORTANT] The most common way to use this tool is by integrating it with MCP-compatible AI assistants.

Add the server to your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddg-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@oevortex/ddg_search@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Or if installed globally:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddg-search": {
      "command": "ddg-search-mcp"
    }
  }
}

[!TIP] After configuring, restart your MCP client to apply the changes.

🧰 Tools Overview

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Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

22/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−78

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

No package registry to scan.

Help improve this page

This server is missing a description. Tools and install config are also missing.If you've used it, help the community.

Add information

Community

Reviews

Be the first to review

Have you used this server?

Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.

How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ddg_search safe to use?: Ddg_search has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install Ddg_search?: Ddg_search can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.
What AI clients work with Ddg_search?: Ddg_search is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.
Is Ddg_search actively maintained?: Ddg_search is less actively maintained — last commit was 111 days ago. It has 35 GitHub stars.