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mrkrsl/web-search-mcp

A locally hosted Web Search MCP server compatible with Local LLMs

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GraphCanon updated Aug 12, 2026 · GitHub synced Aug 12, 2026

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1.1k stars157 forksLast push Aug 8, 2025 TypeScript MIT

Decision brief

web-search-mcp is a locally hosted Web Search MCP server implemented in TypeScript and licensed under MIT for use with local language models.

Good fit when

Use web-search-mcp when you need a lightweight, locally-hosted solution that integrates seamlessly with existing local language models without requiring cloud services.
Choose it if your project requires customization of search functionalities as its TypeScript codebase provides flexibility to modify according to specific needs.

Avoid when

Avoid using web-search-mcp when your application demands the robustness and scalability that come with third-party hosted or cloud-based web search services.
Do not use if real-time updates or dynamic content from external sources are essential, as the tool focuses on local resources.

Requirements:: Requires a local language model to operate effectively.

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Maintenance and security

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Maintenance: Dormant (368d since push); As of Aug 12, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Personal account; As of Aug 12, 2026
Security (OSV): No MCP manifest; As of Jul 15, 2026

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Install

npm install web-search-mcp

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Evidence and technical details

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Overview

mrkrsl/web-search-mcp is a TypeScript-based project aiming to offer a simple environment for local web search services tailored for use with Local Language Models.

Capability facts

CLI: CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Aug 12, 2026
MCP server: Ships MCP server
Source: package.json:@modelcontextprotocol/* · Aug 12, 2026
Languages: typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Aug 12, 2026

Compatibility

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Node.js runtimeNode.js

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 19, 2026)

- Node.js 18.0.0 or higher

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stdio transportstdio

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 19, 2026)

type: stdio

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README

Installation (Recommended) Requirements: Node.js 18.0.0 or higher npm 8.0.0 or higher 1. Download the latest release zip file from the Releases page 2. Extract the zip file to a location on your system (e.g., ) 3. Open a terminal in the extracted folder and run: This will create...

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