Ddg Server
What is Ddg Server
ddg-server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables web search capabilities using DuckDuckGo.
Use cases
Use cases for ddg-server include integrating web search capabilities into chatbots, virtual assistants, and other applications that benefit from real-time web information retrieval.
How to use
To use ddg-server, install the necessary dependencies with ‘npm install’, build the server using ‘npm run build’, and configure it in the Claude Desktop application by adding the server configuration to the appropriate JSON file.
Key features
Key features include the ability to perform web searches via DuckDuckGo, allowing users to specify a search query and the number of results to return, formatted with title, description, and URL.
Where to use
ddg-server can be used in applications that require web search functionalities, particularly in environments that utilize the Model Context Protocol.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Ddg Server
ddg-server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables web search capabilities using DuckDuckGo.
Use cases
Use cases for ddg-server include integrating web search capabilities into chatbots, virtual assistants, and other applications that benefit from real-time web information retrieval.
How to use
To use ddg-server, install the necessary dependencies with ‘npm install’, build the server using ‘npm run build’, and configure it in the Claude Desktop application by adding the server configuration to the appropriate JSON file.
Key features
Key features include the ability to perform web searches via DuckDuckGo, allowing users to specify a search query and the number of results to return, formatted with title, description, and URL.
Where to use
ddg-server can be used in applications that require web search functionalities, particularly in environments that utilize the Model Context Protocol.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
DuckDuckGo Search MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server that provides web search capabilities using DuckDuckGo.
Features
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ddg_web_search - Perform web searches via DuckDuckGo
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query: Search query string (required)
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count: Number of results to return (default: 10)
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Returns formatted results with title, description and URL
Installation
Install dependencies:
npm install
Build the server:
npm run build
For development with auto-rebuild:
npm run watch
Installation
To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ddg-server": {
"command": "/path/to/ddg-server/build/index.js"
}
}
}Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:
npm run inspector
The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
