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Bing Search MCP Server: Scalable Analytics & Real-Time Insights

Unleash enterprise-grade search power with Bing Search MCP Server—effortlessly integrate advanced APIs for real-time data, scalable analytics, and seamless performance optimization.

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About Bing Search MCP Server

What is Bing Search MCP Server: Scalable Analytics & Real-Time Insights?

The Bing Search MCP Server acts as a bridge between AI assistants and the Microsoft Bing Search API, enabling seamless integration for web, news, and image searches. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), this server empowers developers to embed real-time data retrieval capabilities into AI workflows while maintaining robust security and scalability. It’s designed for applications requiring dynamic, up-to-date information processing without sacrificing performance.

How to Use Bing Search MCP Server: Scalable Analytics & Real-Time Insights?

Implementing the server involves three core steps: setup, configuration, and integration. First, clone the repository and activate the Python virtual environment. Next, configure environment variables with your Bing API key. Finally, run the server via uv command-line interface and configure clients like Claude Desktop by specifying server paths and credentials. For example, integrating with Claude Desktop requires modifying the claude_desktop_config.json file to include server parameters and environment variables.

Bing Search MCP Server Features

Key Features of Bing Search MCP Server: Scalable Analytics & Real-Time Insights?

  • Contextual Search Capabilities: Leverage three distinct search tools (web, news, images) with parameters like market localization and result filtering.
  • Rate Limit Guardrails: Built-in throttling prevents API abuse, ensuring stable access even under high query volumes.
  • Fail-Safe Architecture: Granular error handling gracefully manages API timeouts, invalid requests, and quota limits.

Use Cases of Bing Search MCP Server: Scalable Analytics & Real-Time Insights?

This server excels in scenarios demanding real-time data ingestion, such as:

  • Automated news aggregation systems for sentiment analysis
  • Visual content recommendation engines using image search APIs
  • Market research platforms requiring granular regional data
  • Chatbots that dynamically pull current event information

Bing Search MCP Server FAQ

FAQ: Bing Search MCP Server

How do I obtain a Bing API key?

Keys are acquired through the Azure portal by activating the Bing Search Services resource.

Does this support multi-tenant environments?

Yes, with proper API key management in environment variables, multiple clients can be accommodated securely.

What’s the recommended scaling strategy?

For high-traffic use cases, deploy the server in a Kubernetes cluster with horizontal autoscaling enabled to handle fluctuating query loads.

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Bing Search MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Microsoft Bing Search API integration, allowing AI assistants to perform web, news, and image searches.

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Bing Search MCP Server

Features

  • Web search for general information
  • News search for recent events and timely information
  • Image search for visual content
  • Rate limiting to prevent API abuse
  • Comprehensive error handling

Requirements

  • Python 3.10 or higher
  • Microsoft Bing Search API key
  • MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor)

Installation

  1. Clone this repository

  2. Install dependencies:

    uv venv

source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
uv pip install -e .

Configuration

Set the required environment variables:

export BING_API_KEY="your-bing-api-key"
export BING_API_URL="https://api.bing.microsoft.com/"  # Optional

For Windows:

set BING_API_KEY=your-bing-api-key
set BING_API_URL=https://api.bing.microsoft.com/

Usage

Running the server

uv run -m mcp_server_bin_search

Configuring with Claude for Desktop

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bing-search": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/your/folder",
        "run",
        "-m",
        "mcp_server_bin_search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BING_API_KEY": "your-bing-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code Bing Search MCP

Available Tools

1. bing_web_search

General web search for information, websites, and content.

bing_web_search(query: str, count: int = 10, offset: int = 0, market: str = "en-US")

2. bing_news_search

Search for news articles and current events.

bing_news_search(query: str, count: int = 10, market: str = "en-US", freshness: str = "Day")

3. bing_image_search

Search for images.

bing_image_search(query: str, count: int = 10, market: str = "en-US")

Getting a Bing API Key

  1. Visit Microsoft Azure Portal
  2. Create or sign in to your Azure account
  3. Create a new Bing Search resource
  4. Go to the resource and find your API key in the "Keys and Endpoint" section

License

MIT License

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