MCP server for web search and content extraction using SearxNG
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# Web Explorer MCP A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides web search and webpage content extraction using a local SearxNG instance. ## Why Web Explorer MCP? Unlike commercial solutions (GitHub Copilot, Cursor IDE), Web Explorer MCP prioritizes **privacy** and **autonomy**: | Feature | Web Explorer MCP | GitHub Copilot | Cursor IDE | | ---------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | | **Privacy** | ✅ Local SearxNG, zero tracking | ❌ Bing API, Microsoft servers | ❌ Cloud search, third-party APIs | | **Cost** | ✅ Free, no limits | 💰 $10-20/month subscription | 💰 $20/month Pro plan | | **API Keys** | ✅ None required | ⚠️ GitHub account required | ⚠️ Account & subscription | | **Data Control** | ✅ All data stays local | ❌ Queries sent to Microsoft | ❌ Queries sent to external services | | **Setup** | ✅ 2 commands | ⚠️ Account setup, policy config | ⚠️ Account, payment setup | | **Open Source** | ✅ Fully auditable | ⚠️ Partial (client only) | ❌ Proprietary | **Perfect for:** Developers who value privacy, work with sensitive data, or prefer not to depend on external services and subscriptions. ## ⚠️ Responsible Use This tool is designed for **human-assisted AI interactions**, not for automated high-volume scraping: - 🚫 **Not for DDoS** - Do not use for overwhelming websites or search engines - 🚫 **Not for High-Speed Automation** - Avoid usage speeds significantly higher than a real user - 🚫 **Not for Fully Automated AI Agents** - Not recommended for high-performance autonomous agents - ✅ **Respect Infrastructure** - Honor website owners' business scenarios and infrastructure capabilities - ✅ **Follow robots.txt** - Respect crawling policies…
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